Missouri Valley College is reporting record student enrollment this fall, with preliminary numbers show an on-campus population of 1,564. The college is seeing a 30 percent gain in new students and an overall 14 percent increase in the student population.

The increase was generated through 709 new students, up from last year’s 542.

In just the past 12 months, the College has constructed two new buildings – the Julie Ann Deems Julien School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and Marshall Village, a new 31-bed residence hall. New degrees in cybersecurity and RN to BSN nursing have been introduced along with a new master’s degree in education, and plans are already drawn up for new residence halls to accommodate additional growth next year.

The College has also worked hard to improve the students’ overall campus experience, including more in-demand food options through a Viking Express grab and go outlet and a new Micro Market C-store for after-hours purchases, in addition to increased layers of safety and security with 90-plus cameras at various locations.

MVC President Joseph Parisi noted students are also pleased and excited by the College’s reinvestment with new renovations at MacDonald Hall, upgraded air conditioning at the Morrison Gym, and an innovative new partnership with Burrell Behavioral Health focusing on improved mental health options for students. These renovations follow a recently added Starbucks at the Malcolm Center, and a pizza vending machine at Burns Athletic Center.