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    Missouri State University
    901 S National
    Springfield, MO 65897
    p. 417-836-5000

    Information Summary

    Ranks 500th overall

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    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily nonresidential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes

    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 trend  $5,988 $5,454 trend  $5,988 $10,374 trend  $11,976
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $800 trend  $800
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,294 trend  $5,890
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,352 trend  $3,500
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredN/A
    Undergraduate Application Fee$35
    Graduate Application Fee$35
    First Professional Application FeeN/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 Enrollment19,218

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Missouri State University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    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 CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    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 ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity4,000
    Meals per Week21
    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 pie   20%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,169 327 pie   13%
    Institutional Grant Aid $3,779 852 pie   33%
    Student Loan Aid $3,432 1,342 pie   52%
    Any financial aid type   1,751 pie   68%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Missouri State University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    256254510
    Black Non-Hispanic
    208247455
    Hispanic
    145156301
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    115157272
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    7198169
    White Non-Hispanic
    7,0529,60416,656
    Race Unknown
    399456855
    Total 8,246 10,972 19,218

    Student Graduation Demographics

    How many students graduated at Missouri State University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    211132
    Black Non-Hispanic
    174360
    Hispanic
    111425
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    151328
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    171229
    White Non-Hispanic
    9021,3412,243
    Race Unknown
    364379
    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?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 8 2 3 3 149 4 169
    Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 13 2 15
    Agricultural Teacher Education 8 8
    Agriculture, General 11 1 12
    Agronomy and Crop Science 7 7
    Ancient Studies/Civilization 4 1 5
    Animal Sciences, General 1 20 1 22
    Anthropology 1 1 14 16
    Apparel and Textiles, General 1 1 50 2 54
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2 2
    Art Teacher Education 10 1 11
    Art/Art Studies, General 6 6
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 14 15
    Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 8 8
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 1 2 57 2 63
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 4 4
    Biological and Physical Sciences 3 3
    Biology Teacher Education 9 1 10
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 4 2 1 70 4 83
    Business Administration and Management, General 45 8 3 8 3 261 19 347
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 1 3 1 50 3 58
    Business Teacher Education 5 1 6
    Business/Commerce, General 32 1 2 65 5 105
    Cartography 4 1 5
    Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 1 1 1 31 2 36
    Chemistry Teacher Education 2 2
    Chemistry, General 1 2 20 23
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 1 9 1 11
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2 2
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 4 1 1 1 88 4 101
    Computer Science 1 1 17 1 20
    Construction Management 21 2 23
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 2 52 55
    Creative Writing 3 3
    Criminology 6 62 5 73
    Dance, General 2 2
    Design and Visual Communications, General 1 1 2 30 34
    Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 1 1 1 19 22
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 1 20 1 23
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 35 1 36
    Economics, General 12 12
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 1 48 2 53
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 6 6
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 1 193 6 202
    Engineering/Industrial Management 11 11
    English Language and Literature, General 3 1 1 51 3 59
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 1 22 1 25
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 11 11
    Finance, General 3 1 2 86 2 94
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 19 2 21
    French Language Teacher Education
    French Language and Literature 3 3
    Geography 1 12 13
    Geography Teacher Education
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 4 4
    Geology/Earth Science, General 4 4
    German Language Teacher Education
    German Language and Literature 1 1
    Gerontology 1 2 3
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 6 6
    History Teacher Education 27 27
    History, General 2 1 1 26 30
    Horticultural Science 11 11
    Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1 2 3
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2 5 1 1 1 86 4 100
    Housing and Human Environments, General 1 30 1 32
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 1 29 31
    Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 1 9 10
    Insurance 1 12 13
    Intermedia/Multimedia 11 11
    International Relations and Affairs 4 1 9 2 16
    Journalism 18 1 19
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 19 1 21
    Latin Language and Literature
    Logistics and Materials Management 1 8 9
    Management Information Systems, General 2 2 1 55 4 64
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5 4 1 2 167 10 189
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 1 1 1 1 54 4 62
    Materials Science 5 1 1 7
    Mathematics Teacher Education 9 2 11
    Mathematics, General 2 18 20
    Music Performance, General 2 8 2 12
    Music Teacher Education 27 3 30
    Music, General 2 1 18 21
    Natural Sciences 1 6 7
    Nurse Anesthetist 14 14
    Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 9 9
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 2 47 4 54
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 3 1 2 42 1 49
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3 12 1 16
    Philosophy 2 2
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 30 3 33
    Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 2 2
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 1 3 14 18
    Physician Assistant 21 21
    Physics Teacher Education 1 1
    Physics, General 7 1 8
    Plant Sciences, General 3 3
    Political Science and Government, General 1 28 4 33
    Psychology, General 5 3 2 172 5 187
    Public Administration 1 2 14 17
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 4 23 1 28
    Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 1 7 8
    Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 1 20 2 23
    Reading Teacher Education 1 18 3 22
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 1 18 1 21
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 5 5
    Secondary Education and Teaching 16 16