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Missouri Valley College

#924 in US ranking Marshall, MO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$38,894
Tuition & fees
$24,000
Avg. aid
$18,810
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
69%
SAT range
895–1115
ACT range
16–20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
22%
Median salary
$45,491
1 yr after graduation

What does Missouri Valley College offer in terms of athletics?

Missouri Valley College's Vikings compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA. The college is associated with the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Varsity competition is distinct from recreational activities: team participation depends on a sport's current roster, eligibility rules, and recruiting process.

Reported sports include football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, bowling, track and field, cross-country, golf, tennis, and lacrosse. Cheerleading is also listed among the college's athletic offerings. Not every activity appearing in a broad sports listing is necessarily a current conference-sponsored varsity team, so students seeking a particular sport should confirm its present status and participation requirements with athletics.

Athletic aid, when available, is an individualized matter rather than an automatic benefit of joining a team. Students interested primarily in casual participation should ask separately about current intramural, club, and fitness options.

What student groups and Associations are available at Missouri Valley College?

Missouri Valley College students have ways to participate in campus media and the performing arts as well as academic and social activities. Reported opportunities include a student-run newspaper, radio station, and television station, along with theater and choral groups.

These activities can offer different kinds of involvement: a media outlet may provide reporting or production experience, while a performing group may involve auditions, rehearsals, or course credit. A college-sponsored activity is not necessarily a student-governed club, and participation rules may vary. Students looking for a particular cultural, professional, service, or interest-based organization should consult the current student-activities directory rather than assume an older club listing is still active.

Who studies at Missouri Valley College?

Missouri Valley College reported total enrollment of 1,770 students. The entering population included roughly 510 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 142 transfer-in students, making both new-to-college and transfer pathways visible parts of enrollment.

The reported geographic breakdown for the measured entering-student population was 34% from Missouri, 44% from other U.S. states, and 22% from foreign countries. Those shares should not be read as a breakdown of every student enrolled at the college. The reported age distribution is concentrated among students from 18 through 24, although older students also attend.

Enrollment figures describe a particular reporting period, not the composition of every class or program. Students comparing campus size with a major's resources should consider both overall enrollment and the availability of the courses they need.

How does student life look like at Missouri Valley College?

Missouri Valley College is a predominantly residential campus: the reported share of students living on campus is 76%, compared with 24% commuting. That balance makes evening and weekend programming relevant to many students, while commuters may need to plan more deliberately around activities outside class hours.

Campus life includes athletic events, performance opportunities, student media, and other organized activities. The college also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Students evaluating support should check current appointment procedures, hours, and any referral arrangements, since the presence of a service does not establish what care is available at all times.

For a new student, the practical experience will depend in part on housing, course schedule, transportation, and participation outside class. An 18-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio gives a broad sense of institutional scale but cannot describe the atmosphere or size of an individual course.

What libraries are available to students at Missouri Valley College?

Murrell Memorial Library is Missouri Valley College's main campus library. It provides a central place for coursework and research, but students should check current library information for specific databases, borrowing rules, research assistance, and remote-access instructions.

The reported library information does not indicate reservable study rooms or regularly available 24-hour study space. Students who need quiet space late at night should review current building hours and other campus study options before relying on library access after closing.

Missouri Valley College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1770

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

507

Member of Athletic Associations

NAIA

Total staff

63 full time, 68 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Missouri Valley College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,687
Graduate: 83

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,438
Part-time: 332

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 210
Men: 297

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 187
Black or African American: 197
White: 529
American Indian or Alaska Native: 9
Asian: 6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 12
Two or more races: 55
Unknown: 37

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Missouri Valley College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NAIA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Badminton

–Both–

Baseball

MenMenMen

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Bowling

–Both–

Cheerleading

Both–Both

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

MenBothMen

Golf

Both–Both

Lacrosse

Both–Both

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

WomenBothWomen

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

BothBothBoth

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

BothBothBoth

Wrestling

Both–Both

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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