Missouri State University

Overview of Missouri State University (MSU)

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The Springfield campus is a close-knit group of passionate and steadfast learners committed to ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. Instruction is meant to create global citizen scholars committed to public affairs.

The total student population at Missouri State University is 23,505, with 19,621 enrolled in undergraduate programs. The school employs approximately 742 full-time and 333 part-time faculty members who focus solely on instruction. There are also three additional professors employed for research and public service purposes. Additionally, there are 217 graduate assistant positions, 192 of which are instructional and 25 of which are research positions. The student-to-faculty ratio 20:1, which is below the national average reported by the National Center for Education Statistics in 2018.

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MSU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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MSU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The cost of attending Missouri State University depends on student type and program level. In-state, undergraduate students attending the institution during the 2021-2022 academic year typically paid $4,147 in tuition and fees to enroll in 14 credits per semester. Out-of-state students were responsible for an additional $4,102. Non-Missouri enrollees who meet certain ACT, SAT, and GPA criteria may, however, have this extra charge waived.

In addition to tuition and fees, students must be prepared to pay for housing, meals, books, and supplies. Missouri State University room and board was $4,718 per semester for both in-state and out-of-state students. The school also projected a total cost of $600 for books and supplies.

In-state, graduate students attending the institution during the 2021-2022 academic year typically paid $3,125 in tuition and fees to enroll in nine credits per semester. Out-of-state students paid $5,762. Room and board for both groups was still $4,718 per semester, but the cost of books and supplies was projected at only $404. Missouri State University does recommend graduates students plan to spend between $2,961 and $5,922 on miscellaneous expenses.

Missouri State University students access more than $150 million in financial aid each year. The university offers a wide variety of aid packages in order to make education more attainable. Students may be eligible for various types of assistance such as grants, scholarships, work study, and loans. In fact, the cost of tuition is $0 for most Missouri high-need enrollees. All students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each fiscal year. As of the 2020-2021 academic year, 95% of full-time, beginning, undergraduate students received some form of financial aid. The majority of money awarded was in the form of grants and scholarships, but 48% of students still required loans to attend the university. Notably, however, 40% of Missouri State University students graduate debt-free.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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Missouri State University strives to develop successful students who excel academically and in ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. It promotes a student-centered learning environment with excellent teaching in order to support personal develop and success.

Students can choose from over 90 undergraduate majors, 60 graduate programs, 170 professional certificates, 37 degree types, and five doctoral programs.

Missouri State University has seven academic colleges and one graduate college:

Missouri State University also has a strong distance learning system. The institution strives to help students maximize their investment of time and money by offering degrees 100% online. All programs are fully accredited and taught by full-time faculty. Remote learners also have access to virtual research assistance, writing assistance, and one-on-one tutoring in most classes.

The retention rate for first-time, full-time, undergraduate freshmen who began their studies in 2019 was 79%. For first-time, part-time, undergraduate students the retention rate was 26%. The national average is 68%, which means Missouri State University is performing better than many institutions. This data also indicates that the majority of full-time students enrolled at the university were happy with their overall experience and chose to return in 2020.

The overall graduation rate for full-time, first-time students who began their studies in fall 2015 was 59%. This data shows how frequently students complete their degrees or certificate programs within 150% of standard time. While 38% of full-time, first-time students graduated within four years, the majority of those enrolled were able to complete their studies within six years.

Missouri State University has been regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1915. The commission accredits institutions rather than individual programs but many of the programs offered are individually accredited by other agencies. Some prominent examples include the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Computing Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT).

Student Population Total

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Outcome & Salary

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There are over 90,000 Missouri State University graduates in Missouri, over 34,000 working outside of the state, and over 3,500 in 91 other countries. According to the university, 90% of graduate have reported successful outcomes within six months of graduating. This includes both professional employment and continuing education ventures.

Many graduates go one to fill roles in healthcare, education, research, creative arts, and social justice.

The employees who hire the most Missouri State University graduates include:

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