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Information Summary
Ranks 500th overall
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
67 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$16,178 |
| Admission
Success rate |
75% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
26 / 1230 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
74% / 45% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
19,218 |
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 1404th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,370 | $5,370 | $10,740 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $618 | $618 | $618 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $179 | $179 | $358 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,944 | $4,944 | $9,888 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $618 | $618 | $618 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $206 | $206 | $412 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $16,178 | $16,178 | $22,166 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $6,788 | $6,788 | $12,776 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,788 | $6,788 | $12,776 |
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 | $5,454 |
$5,454 |
$10,374 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,294 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,352 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 7,752 (3,189 male / 4,563 female) |
| Admitted | 5,796 (2,336 male / 3,460 female) |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,649 (1,120 male / 1,529 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,613 (1,101 male / 1,512 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 36 (19 male / 17 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 19,218 |
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 |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| 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 503rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 95% |
|---|---|
| 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 409th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 4% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 500 / 620 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 990 / 1230 |
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 | 4,000 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $4,652 |
| Board Fee | $1,566 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Missouri State University ranks 3375th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,751 | 504 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,169 | 327 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,779 | 852 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,432 | 1,342 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,751 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Missouri State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 256 | 254 | 510 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 208 | 247 | 455 |
Hispanic | 145 | 156 | 301 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 115 | 157 | 272 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 71 | 98 | 169 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7,052 | 9,604 | 16,656 |
Race Unknown | 399 | 456 | 855 |
| Total | 8,246 | 10,972 | 19,218 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Missouri State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 21 | 11 | 32 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 17 | 43 | 60 |
Hispanic | 11 | 14 | 25 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 13 | 28 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 17 | 12 | 29 |
White Non-Hispanic | 902 | 1,341 | 2,243 |
Race Unknown | 36 | 43 | 79 |
| Total | 1,019 | 1,477 | 2,496 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Missouri State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | 134 | 347 | |
| 14 | 188 | 202 | |
| 83 | 106 | 189 | |
| 50 | 137 | 187 | |
| 68 | 101 | 169 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?












