Missouri State University
901 S National
Springfield MO 65897
(417) 836-5000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
19,489 (16,273 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
43% / 57%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
83% / 17%
- In-State / Out-of-State
90% / 10%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,276
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$11,556
- Room & Board$5,836
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
67%
- Average Financial Aid Package$6,989
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$18,379
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants7,538
- Students Admitted
5,582
(74%)
- Students Enrolled2,568
(34%)
- Average High School GPA3.57
- Students in top 10% of HS Class23%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-27
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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Agricultural Business and Management, General
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Agriculture, General
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Agronomy and Crop Science
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Animal Sciences, General
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Horticultural Science
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Plant Sciences, General
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Architecture and related services
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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Business/Commerce, General
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Construction Management
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Insurance
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Logistics and Materials Management
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Political Communication
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Drama and Dance Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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Geography Teacher Education
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German Language Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Latin Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Physics Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Speech Teacher Education
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Materials Science
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Technical and Business Writing
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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Child Development
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Housing and Human Environments, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Latin Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Nurse Anesthetist
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physician Assistant
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Ancient Studies/Civilization
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Gerontology
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural Sciences
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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Natural resources and conservation
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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Social Work
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Science technologies/technicians
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Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Cartography
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Criminology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Dance, General
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Intermedia/Multimedia
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants7,538
- Students Admitted
5,582
(74%)
- Students Enrolled2,568
(34%)
- Average High School GPA3.57
- Students in top 10% of HS Class23%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class49%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class80%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
21-27
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$35
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline07/20
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,276
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$11,556
- Room & Board$5,836
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$186
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$362
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid67%
- Average Financial Aid Package$6,989
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$18,379
- Federal Grants22%$3,978
- Pell Grants22%$3,008
- Other Federal Grants20%$1,106
- State & Local Grants25%$1,636
- Institutional Grants42%$4,728
- Federal Loans56%$3,913
- Non-Federal Loans2%$9,833
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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