- AcademicsB
- ValueB
- DiversityB+
- CampusA-
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationB+
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeA-
- SafetyC+
Missouri State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Missouri State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Range
955-1228
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$14,862/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
22:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.117 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.122 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.120 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
15,131Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 50%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.149 responses
Poll
- 48%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.175 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,400/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 85%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.86 responses
Missouri State University Reviews
1,862 reviews
All Categories
Missouri State University provides a plethora of opportunities to its students including recreational, pre-professional, and social activities. We have excellent staff who really care about the students as people, not as numbers. Missouri State University is the second largest university in Missouri, and it has been growing rapidly in recent years. I have loved living in Springfield for the past two years. There are so many opportunities on and off campus. I have also worked on campus for one year with some incredible people who love what they do. I couldn't BEAR being anywhere else!
Missouri State University is large school with a small-community feel. The faculty genuinely care about your success, and there are limitless possibilities when it comes to extracurricular activities. Not to mention, it's much more affordable than comparable universities. I love my school and wouldn't have chosen to go anywhere else! GO BEARS!
I went to visit before I applied and the school wants you to be there! I got accepted this summer and will be attending Fall of 2019. The food is good, the criminology program is GREAT, dorms are really nice, and the campus is SO pretty! The school and school groups put together a very fun welcome weekend along with little fun stress reliever events during the year. This school is to help you get your education but also having a great time in college.