Missouri State University is a public university located in Springfield, Missouri. It was established in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School and acquired its current name in 1965. The university comprises of seven colleges offering over 200 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs in the fields of business, humanities, education, science and technology, health professions, public affairs and counseling. Missouri State University has been consistently ranked amongst the top 150 public universities in the United States by publications such as U.S. News & World Report. The student body consists of more than 22,000 students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. The university is committed to excellence and student success by providing exceptional teaching and learning opportunities to its students.
- Address: 901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO 00006-5897
- Phone: (417) 836-5000
- Website: www.missouristate.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 23,505
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $7,938 | $16,608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,314 | $1,314 |
| Room & Board | $9,284 | $9,284 |
| Other | $4,184 | $4,184 |
| Total Cost | $22,720 | $31,390 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 87%
- SAT Range: 1020 – 1220
- ACT Range: 21 – 27
Majors
- Psychology, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Finance, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 67%
- Part-time: 33%
Student Gender
- Male: 40%
- Female: 60%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 4%
- Hispanic / Latino: 4%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 80%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 3%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 93%
- 25 and Over: 7%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 79%
- Out-of-State: 21%
- Unknown: 0%