Your college town
Discover Marshall, Missouri
Missouri Valley University calls Marshall home. It’s a small town with a relaxed, friendly feel, and it’s an easy drive from Columbia and Kansas City when you want a bigger-city day.
Marshall at a glance
Small town, central location.
Campus address
500 East College Street
Marshall, MO 65340
Drive time
Columbia: about 55 minutes
Kansas City: about 1 hour 20 minutes
No car?
The free Viking Shuttle runs around town twice a week.
Life in Marshall
Things to do in town
Between classes, practices, and campus events, here are a few ways students spend time off campus.
Catch a movie
Marshall has its own movie theater, so a night at the movies doesn’t require a road trip.
Cool off
Marshall’s aquatic center is a place to swim and cool off when the weather warms up.
Get outside
Indian Foothills Park has a golf course and plenty of room to get some fresh air.
Shop and eat local
Local shops and restaurants are a short ride from campus, and the Viking Shuttle can take you there.
Getting around
No car? You’re covered.
Free rides around town, airport shuttles during breaks, and drive times to nearby cities.
Around Marshall
The free Viking Shuttle takes students anywhere inside Marshall city limits on Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Just bring your Student ID.
Home for breaks
Sign up for a break shuttle to and from Kansas City International Airport.
Day trips
Sedalia is about 36 minutes away, Columbia about 55, Kansas City about 1 hour 20, and St. Louis about 2 hours 40.
Coming to visit?
Plan your trip to Marshall
Visiting campus with family? These resources help you get here and make the most of your time in town.
Tours & open houses
Campus tours run Monday through Friday. See tour times and upcoming open houses.
Places to stay
Find hotels and other lodging in Marshall from the Marshall Tourism Commission.
Want to know what’s happening in town? See the Marshall community events calendar or visit the City of Marshall website.
See it for yourself.
The best way to get to know Marshall and MVU is to visit. Schedule a campus tour, and we’ll help you plan the rest.