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Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · City · 13,313 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Springfield, MO, 65897-0002 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
164 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$25,048
Out-of-state COA
$34,316
Avg net price
$17,613
Room & board
$11,006
In-state tuition
$9,502
Out-of-state tuition
$18,770
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,718
$30–48k
$13,529
$48–75k
$14,905
$75–110k
$18,770
$110k+
$20,576
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1122
Reading 510–640
Math 510–630
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 19–26
English 18–26
Math 17–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Missouri State University-Springfield accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
58%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
11%
Consumer completion
60%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
60%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,553
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,827
Median debt
$21,992
Monthly loan payment
$233
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,625–$26,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,625
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
21
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$48,636
Independent students
20%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,553
10 years after entry
$49,827
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods358
Psychology, General280
Marketing170
Business Administration, Management and Operations145
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing115
Criminology113
Finance and Financial Management Services112
Biology, General109
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities95
Computer and Information Sciences, General92
Communication and Media Studies90
Business/Commerce, General90
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness79
Accounting and Related Services73
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services64
Social Work63
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Institutional
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
67%
Avg faculty salary
$9,014/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,676
Federal loan rate
29%

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