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Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO·Private nonprofit·1,274 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 1,274 students.

53%
Accept
1,274
Students
$17,945
Net Price
24%
Grad Rate
$38,100
Earnings
10 yr
$10,250
Debt

About This School

Missouri Valley College is a private nonprofit institution located in Marshall, Missouri with approximately 1,274 undergraduate students enrolled. Missouri Valley College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,945 per year. The graduation rate is 24%, and the typical graduate earns $38,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Missouri Valley College is a private college in Marshall, Missouri, United States. The college was founded in 1889 and supports 40 academic majors and an enrollment close to 1,500 students. Missouri Valley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The numbers here tell a mixed story: the net price of about $18,000/year is genuinely affordable, and the relatively low median debt of $10,250 is a real plus — but a 24% graduation rate and 53% freshman retention rate are serious red flags that suggest many students struggle to finish. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan for staying enrolled and a specific major or athletic opportunity drawing you here, since median earnings of $38,100 a decade out leave little room for error financially.

Founded
1889
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing26%
Education9%
Psychology7%
Biological Sciences7%
Health Professions6%
Communications6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Computer Science3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Bobby LashleyMarkwayne MullinClarissa Chun

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1018
Reading 75th %ile560
Math 75th %ile580

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$23,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,000
Avg Net Price
$17,945
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$10,250

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
24%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
53%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$10,250
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$10,250
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White36%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,274 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Missouri Valley College

500 E College St

Marshall, MO 65340

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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