Missouri Valley College: Review & Facts
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Missouri Valley College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,530 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1889 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Marshall, Missouri.Missouri Valley College is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.
Academic Offerings
At Missouri Valley College you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
40
Missouri Valley College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 40 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, Education, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Missouri Valley College student retention rate is very low at 41% (way below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
41%
Bad
The graduation rate at Missouri Valley College is very low - 24%.Student to faculty ratio at Missouri Valley College is pretty good - 13:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition charges are high, about $20,900 a year. The additional fees at Missouri Valley College not covered by tuition are about $1,600; which comes to $22,500 per year.Read the details about Missouri Valley College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
61%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,824 applications were submitted and 1,117 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.Missouri Valley College might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.
Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Missouri Valley College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Missouri Valley College offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Missouri Valley College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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C-
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Missouri Valley College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,400 per academic year.Army ROTC programs are available at Missouri Valley College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime numbers, Missouri Valley College seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Missouri Valley College Location and Address
Postal Address:Missouri Valley College
500 E College St
Marshall, Missouri
65340, USA
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