Missouri Valley College
Missouri Valley College is a private research university in Marshall, Missouri, enrolling about 1,443 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 69.18% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,221 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $23,700
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,086 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.18% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,443 95.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.44%
- Average SAT Score: 974
Missouri Valley College: what the data shows
Common questions about Missouri Valley College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Missouri Valley College?
Missouri Valley College is located in Marshall, MO (ZIP 65340).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Missouri Valley College public or private?
Missouri Valley College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Missouri Valley College cost?
Published tuition: $23,700.
Average net price after aid: $18,086.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,132 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,854 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,039 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,499 |
| $110,001+ | $22,669 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $94,800.
How hard is it to get into Missouri Valley College?
Admission rate: 69.18%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 974 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Missouri Valley College?
Total enrollment: 1,443 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Missouri Valley College?
150%-time completion rate: 22.44%.
First-year retention: 53.0%.
What do graduates of Missouri Valley College earn?
Median earnings: $36,902 six years after entry; $43,221 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,950.
32.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Missouri Valley College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (229 completions)
- CIP 520201 (34 completions)
- General Psychology (20 completions)
- CIP 310505 (18 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (18 completions)
- CIP 521801 (14 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (12 completions)
- CIP 430102 (10 completions)
- CIP 520302 (10 completions)
- Architectural Sciences and Technology (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Missouri Valley College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.18%; completion rate 22.44%; median earnings $43,221 at 10 years; net price $18,086. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$23,700
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Missouri Valley College was $23,700.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,086
2024 Value
In 2024 Missouri Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,086.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$72,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,086 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$94,800 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Missouri Valley College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Missouri Valley College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Missouri Valley College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $18,300 | $18,300 | $16,103 |
| 2014 | $18,400 | $18,400 | $16,016 |
| 2015 | $19,000 | $19,000 | $18,725 |
| 2016 | $19,750 | $19,750 | $19,937 |
| 2017 | $20,200 | $20,200 | $20,730 |
| 2018 | $20,600 | $20,600 | $18,860 |
| 2019 | $21,100 | $21,100 | $20,144 |
| 2020 | $21,500 | $21,500 | $19,207 |
| 2021 | $22,000 | $22,000 | $18,440 |
| 2022 | $22,450 | $22,450 | $18,706 |
| 2023 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $17,945 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69.18% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 974
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Missouri Valley College in 2024 is 1,443 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
53.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.81% 100% Completion Time
22.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.81% of students graduating from Missouri Valley College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Missouri Valley College.
Return on Investment
$25,950 Median Student Debt
$43,221 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
60.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
497.44% Return on Investment
6.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Missouri Valley College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 34 completions
General Psychology: 20 completions
CIP 31.0505: 18 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 18 completions
CIP 52.1801: 14 completions
General Biological Sciences: 12 completions
CIP 43.0102: 10 completions
CIP 52.0302: 10 completions
Architectural Sciences and Technology: 9 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 229 completions
Most popular programs at Missouri Valley College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Missouri Valley College graduates.
About
Missouri Valley College is a private non-profit institution located in Marshall, MO, offering 35 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,443 students. The admission rate is 69.18%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 974. The institution maintains a 22.44% graduation rate. Approximately 32.00% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Marshall, MO 65340
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.44% graduation rate at Missouri Valley College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Missouri Valley College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $23,700 and average net price is $18,086 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Missouri Valley College?
The admission rate is 69.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Missouri Valley College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Missouri Valley College reports midpoint SAT about 974 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Missouri Valley College earn?
Median earnings are $36,902 six years after entry and $43,221 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Missouri Valley College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Missouri Valley College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,950.
How big is Missouri Valley College?
Total enrollment is about 1,443 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Missouri Valley College public or private?
Missouri Valley College is a private nonprofit institution located in Marshall, MO.
Is Missouri Valley College an HBCU?
No. Missouri Valley College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Missouri Valley College a tribal college?
No. Missouri Valley College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Missouri Valley College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Missouri Valley College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).
Is Missouri Valley College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Missouri Valley College: Presbyterian Church (USA).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.