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Information Summary
Ranks 202nd for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,440 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
77% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
26 / 1200 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
18,928 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
26 : 1 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Springfield, MO
| Total Population | 35,482 (35,048 urban / 434 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,518 (2.14 people per house) |
| Families | 9,545 (2.72 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 662 |
| Pop. — Asian | 556 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 49 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 369 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 34,051 |
| Pop. — Other | 339 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Missouri State University?
Ranks 1446th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,190 | $5,190 | $10,380 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $548 | $548 | $548 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $173 | $173 | $346 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,776 | $4,776 | $9,552 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $548 | $548 | $548 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $199 | $199 | $398 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $15,440 | $15,440 | $20,360 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,440 | $15,440 | $20,360 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,939 | $9,939 | $14,859 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,128  $5,738 |
$5,128  $5,738 |
$9,748  $10,658 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,050  $5,501 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,322  $3,401 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,050  $5,501 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,322  $3,401 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,322  $3,401 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 7,291 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admitted | 5,613 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admission rate | 77% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,775 (1,134 male / 1,641 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,734 (1,111 male / 1,623 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 41 (23 male / 18 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 18,928 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Missouri State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Gateway Football Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Missouri State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 474th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 96% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 535th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 6% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 600 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 600 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 970 / 1200 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 4,100 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $4,450 |
| Board Fee | $1,492 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,386 | 907 |  34% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $745 | 154 |  6% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $6,226 | 707 |  27% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,384 | 895 |  34% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,184 |  44% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Missouri State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 254 | 238 | 492 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 187 | 225 | 412 |
Hispanic | 127 | 144 | 271 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 117 | 148 | 265 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 77 | 97 | 174 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7,005 | 9,496 | 16,501 |
Race Unknown | 381 | 432 | 813 |
| Total | 8,148 | 10,780 | 18,928 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Missouri State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 97 | 238 | |
| 20 | 209 | 229 | |
| 78 | 111 | 189 | |
| 41 | 148 | 189 | |
| 98 | 68 | 166 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
