Missouri State University-Springfield

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,476
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	94%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Springfield, Missouri, Missouri State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Missouri State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Missouri State University-Springfield is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Missouri State is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Missouri is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Missouri State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

93.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,294

Cost of attendance at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,498

Cost of attendance at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Missouri State University-Springfield received on average $7,355 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,355

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	719	29%	$4,952	$3,560,445
Other Federal Grant	2,072	83%	$2,306	$4,777,202
State Grant/Scholarships	917	37%	$1,923	$1,763,180
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,845	74%	$5,619	$10,367,971
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,299	93%	$7,355	$16,908,353

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Missouri State University-Springfield students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Missouri State University-Springfield students is 59.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.3%.

59.5%

asian 70.2% 33 students
African American 47.2% 91 students
white 60.4% 1,611 students
unknown 52.9% 9 students
hispanic 61.2% 63 students
International Students 62.9% 22 students
Mixed Race 55.5% 66 students

Sport Conferences

Football Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Missouri State University-Springfield provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Missouri State University-Springfield offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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