- AcademicsB
- ValueB
- DiversityB+
- CampusA-
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB+
- DormsB
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB-
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Branch Campuses of Missouri State University
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- A-Z
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.
MSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
SAT Range
1020-1220
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$15,783/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,399/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.117 responses
- 64%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.138 responses
- 63%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.136 responses
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Majors
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
14,924Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5,214
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 51%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.165 responses
Poll
- 46%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.191 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,300/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
54%
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
2,019 reviews
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The Theatre and Dance department (of which I am a part of) is truly one of the most compassionate and helpful families I could've asked for! This goes for staff and faculty AND my peers alike. The campus is beautiful, and the facilities are grade A! Missouri State actively wants to see you succeed and provides the resources to make that possible. They are there for assistance, without holding your hand throughout the entire process. Missouri States 3 Pillars of Public Affairs are Cultural Competence, Ethical Leadership, and Community Engagement. This allows for a safe and productive learning environment. My only real complaint would be the lack of diversity, which I do see efforts being made to address the issue.
Overall, MSU is a wonderful place for students regardless of background! As a music major especially, there are tonnes of resources and support to encourage newbies to grow. The music program treats everyone like family.
My biggest complaint is that the campus food is entirely lack luster. The PSU has good food only because they are normal restaurants, but the campus cafeterias (Blair-Shannon especially) are a total nightmare to eat in, with students leaving containers open and the staff hardly bothering to make sure that the food is fresh before serving.
The professors are always friendly and down to earth. As someone who studies in obscure musical theory, it's wonderful to have multiple people knowledgeable in the subject.
My biggest complaint is that the campus food is entirely lack luster. The PSU has good food only because they are normal restaurants, but the campus cafeterias (Blair-Shannon especially) are a total nightmare to eat in, with students leaving containers open and the staff hardly bothering to make sure that the food is fresh before serving.
The professors are always friendly and down to earth. As someone who studies in obscure musical theory, it's wonderful to have multiple people knowledgeable in the subject.
Missouri State University is a prime example of a school that is extremely well rounded and there to support its students in every aspect. They have wonderful academics programs, ranging from Wildlife Biology to Hospitality and Leadership to Graphic Design and everything in between! Missouri State University takes very good care of their athletes, with a variety of sports and all the team spirit to back them. The vibe of "Go Bears!" and just school pride is always present on and off-campus with its students and faculty. Additionally, there are more campus organizations than you could ever imagine and so many fun events constantly going on to keep students busy.