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Missouri Valley College, also known as MVC, is a private, liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1889. The campus spreads across an area of 150 acres. Missouri Valley College supports over 25 academic majors in the fields of arts, biology, business administration, Journalism, and others.
Missouri Valley College sponsors several clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students. Some of these organizations and clubs are the American Humanics Student Association, International club, V-Club, Accounting club, and others. The college also has an active Greek life. It is home to three fraternities which are Alpha Sigma Phi, Sigma Nu, and Tau Kappa Epsilon; and three Sororities called Alpha Sigma Alpha, Theta Phi Alpha, and Alpha Xi Delta.
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Campus Location500 E College St
Marshall, MO 65340
USA
Main Tel: (660) 831-4000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, drama and performing arts, and security and law enforcement.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 215 | 28 | | Associate | 1 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,682 in 2007-2008 (1,384 full-time equivalent). About 65% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 35% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 10% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 90% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 15,950 | | Room | $ 3,100 | | Board | $ 2,950 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,075 | | Other | $ 2,825 |
Financial Aid: Missouri Valley College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsMissouri Valley College provides on-campus housing for 990 of its 1,384 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Heart of America Athletic Conference for major sports. The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 295 male students received the aid (men were 63% of those receiving aid) and 174 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 37% of students receiving such aid) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 29% | | Women | 32% | | All | 30% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 410-490 | | Math | 440-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Human Resources Management and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (35 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS (18 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (3 awarded) MEDIA (11 awarded) - Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
MUSIC (1 awarded) NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (20 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded) - Theology and Religious Vocations
SCIENCE (18 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (25 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (20 awarded) - Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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