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Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. The campus is spread across an area of 150 acres. The college was founded in 1889 and today offers a wide variety of degrees and more than 25 academic majors.
Missouri Valley College's athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams, which are known as the Vikings. The teams participate in sports like cross country, dance, football, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, golf, tennis, track, rodeo, soccer, wrestling and volleyball. MVC is a member of the Heart of America Conference.
The main campus of Missouri Valley College is in Marshall, MO (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, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Missouri Valley College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 390 to 500. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 460 or more.
In 2007, Missouri Valley College had 1,682 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Missouri Valley College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Missouri Valley College belong to the Heart of America Athletic Conference for major sports. The school 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
http://www.moval.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 65 | business administration, human resources management, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | exercise science, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | sociology, history, English, general studies, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics |
| Science | 15 | biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Media | 4 | mass communication, public relations and advertising |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | theology and religious vocations |
Number of programs and degrees for Missouri Valley College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 247 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
In 2007, Missouri Valley College had a total enrollment of 1,682 students (1,520 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 68% |
| (International Students) | 10% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
Missouri Valley College offers campus housing for 1,093 of its 1,520 (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 | 1,543 | 876 | 57% | 440 | 50% |
| Men | 984 | 568 | 58% | 280 | 49% |
| Women | 559 | 308 | 55% | 160 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
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 | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,450 |
| Room and board | $ 5,850 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid:
Missouri Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $63,427 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 11 | $37,894 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $45,328 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $46,852 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $42,124 | 8 | $43,807 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $37,683 | 14 | $36,135 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $25,040 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $39,533 | 29 | $36,305 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 295 | 174 | 469 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Basketball | 22 | 28 | 50 |
| Baseball | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Track | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| All Other Sports | 128 | 133 | 261 |
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
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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