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The main campus of Missouri Valley College is in Marshall, Missouri (a self-contained town). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) institution. Missouri Valley College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Missouri Valley College offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to drama and performing arts and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Missouri Valley College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 375 to 507. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 416 or more. Students attending Missouri Valley College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, the school had 1,634 enrolled students.
Many students at Missouri Valley College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Heart of America Athletic Conference for major sports. Missouri Valley College takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Missouri Valley College
500 E College St
Marshall, MO 65340
General Phone: (660) 831-4000
Admissions Phone: (660) 831-4114
Financial Aid Phone: (660) 831-4176
http://www.moval.edu
Missouri Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 59 | business administration, human resources management, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 38 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | English, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, history, economics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | exercise science, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer |
| Science | 11 | biology |
| Media | 8 | mass communication |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | theology and religious vocations |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for Missouri Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 198 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2005, Missouri Valley College had a total enrollment of 1,634 students (1,469 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 56% |
| Foreign countries | 15% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
Missouri Valley College offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 1,469 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marshall, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,279 | 748 | 58% | 363 | 49% |
| Men | 821 | 467 | 57% | 240 | 51% |
| Women | 458 | 281 | 61% | 123 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 375 | 507 |
| SAT Math | 416 | 592 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 20% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (660) 831-4114
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,000 |
| Room and board | $ 5,550 |
| Room charge | $ 2,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Missouri Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (660) 831-4176
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $58,833 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $45,775 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $37,438 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $46,208 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $46,450 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $40,771 | 5 | $37,850 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $35,808 | 13 | $38,373 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $25,500 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $37,755 | 24 | $36,365 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 96 | 294 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Basketball | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Track | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 69 | 72 | 141 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Missouri Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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