Missouri Valley College

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Missouri Valley College From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The 150-acre campus is in Marshall, Missouri. Just ten miles north of Interstate 70. Missouri Valley College was founded in 1889 and now features 27 academic majors and an enrollment of 1,425 students. Missouri Valley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Philosophy

Missouri Valley College is an opportunity college that provides educational, social and cultural experiences in a decidedly Christian environment. The College's liberal arts heritage focuses on scholarship, critical thinking and academic excellence to prepare the students to become members of a responsible citizenry. Missouri Valley College believes that a broad understanding of its intellectual and cultural heritage is essential for effective participation in contemporary life. Therefore, MVC seeks to ensure that all students have the opportunity to gain this understanding in order to provide a context for the knowledge they will gain as they specialize in a particular field of study. To gain this understanding students will be introduced to the major fields of human endeavor. They will be instructed in effective written and oral communication along with logical, critical and creative thinking. Through their majors, students will have the opportunity to gain the depth of knowledge and special skills to prepare them for a career or for further study.

History

Missouri Valley College was founded in 1889. So far as history is concerned, it is difficult to fix on definite data, and yet it may be said that the history of Missouri Valley College began with a conference of the representatives of the several Presbyterian synods in the state of Missouri, which was held at Sarcoxie, MO, October 27, 1874.

Academics

The academic program of Missouri Valley College has been formulated to promote the development of the student within the mission and goals of the College. Educational policy is intended to ensure the academic growth of the student within a framework of social, physical, and spiritual growth. Students should obtain a copy of the College Catalog and become familiar with the academic policies and procedures. Missouri Valley College offers bachelor's degrees in 27 different subjects.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,625
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 98%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 14,000
Students Receiving Aid: 100%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 15
Selectivity: Highly Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Men 66%
Women 34%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 78%
African-American 12%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 4%
Other 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 56%
Out-of-State 44%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Missouri 56%
Texas 6%
Hawaii 3%
Florida 3%
Illinois 2%
Percent of Students International: 8%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 82%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Track (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 14,000    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,040 47%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,437 30%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 9,222 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,078 79%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 58% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 20%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 375, Math: 416
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 507, Math: 592
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 80%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 16, Verbal: 15, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 15.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Missouri Valley College

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors