Missouri Valley College Acceptance Rate
Marshall, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,230
- Admitted
- 1,175
- Yield
- 35.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Missouri Valley College's acceptance rate has risen from 43.8% in 2014–15 to 52.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,049 to 2,230 (+9%) over that period.
Its 52.7% rate makes Missouri Valley College more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 88%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (55.4% for women vs 50.8% for men, a 4.6-point gap). Missouri Valley College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 35.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,049 | 897 | 43.8% | 377 |
| 2015–16 | 2,879 | 1,312 | 45.6% | 395 |
| 2016–17 | 3,265 | 1,518 | 46.5% | 445 |
| 2017–18 | 2,300 | 1,234 | 53.7% | 392 |
| 2018–19 | 2,516 | 1,489 | 59.2% | 525 |
| 2019–20 | 2,408 | 1,269 | 52.7% | 437 |
| 2020–21 | 2,898 | 1,802 | 62.2% | 408 |
| 2021–22 | 2,342 | 1,543 | 65.9% | 549 |
| 2022–23 | 1,824 | 1,117 | 61.2% | 381 |
| 2023–24 | 2,230 | 1,175 | 52.7% | 422 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 921 | 510 | 55.4% |
| Men | 1,309 | 665 | 50.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–560 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 470–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–22 | 18% |
How Missouri Valley College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Missouri Valley College's acceptance rate?
Missouri Valley College's acceptance rate is 52.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,175 admitted of 2,230 applicants).
Is Missouri Valley College test optional?
Missouri Valley College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Missouri Valley College?
Missouri Valley College received 2,230 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,175.
What SAT score do you need for Missouri Valley College?
Admitted students at Missouri Valley College typically scored 450–560 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Missouri Valley College getting harder to get into?
Missouri Valley College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 43.8% in 2014–15 to 52.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.moval.edu/.