Missouri State University - Springfield: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1191 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #336 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #303 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 6 | In Springfield |
| #235 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 99 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 20,584
- Graduates
- 3,776
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.missouristate.edu
Missouri State University - Springfield Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Missouri State University - Springfield has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the 36% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 91% |
| Applicants | 11,584 | 4,021 | 7,537 |
| Admissions | 10,487 | 3,634 | 6,832 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,549 | 915 | 1,634 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 140 | 70 | 70 |
8,151 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,698 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Missouri State University - Springfield are 1020-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,992 or 74%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Missouri State University - Springfield are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 18558 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1363 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1101 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 1084 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 843 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 759 (3%) |
| Asian | 538 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 21 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,770
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,120 | $6,822 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,120 | $6,822 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,388 | $13,608 |
| Fee in-district | $1,382 | $1,382 |
| Fee in-state | $1,382 | $1,382 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,382 | $1,382 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,836 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,284 |
| Room charge | $6,766 |
| Meal charge | $3,812 |
Missouri State University - Springfield majors
Missouri State University - Springfield has granted 3,186 bachelor's degrees across 82 programs, 1,332 master's across 56 programs, and 125 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 92 | 195 | |
| Psychology, General | 252 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 134 | 24 | |
| Social Work | 62 | 89 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 150 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 145 | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 63 | 83 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 102 | 13 | |
| Information Technology | 82 | 33 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 105 | 10 | |
| Accounting | 73 | 40 | |
| Finance, General | 110 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 105 | ||
| Criminology | 91 | 13 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 98 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 96 | ||
| History, General | 62 | 34 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 60 | 34 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 72 | 14 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 85 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 65 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 47 | 18 | |
| Construction Management, General | 62 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 61 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 48 | 9 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 57 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 48 | 3 | |
| Public Administration | 48 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 47 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 43 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 17 | 21 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 32 | 6 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 37 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 37 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 36 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 35 | ||
| Horticultural Science | 34 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 34 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 32 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 31 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 31 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 31 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 31 | ||
| Music, General | 12 | 18 | |
| Housing and Human Environments, General | 29 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 28 | ||
| Child Development | 27 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 27 | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | 26 | ||
| Strategic Intelligence | 18 | 8 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 26 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 17 | 6 | |
| Anthropology, General | 23 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 23 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | 9 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | ||
| Sociology, General | 22 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 20 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 20 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 19 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 19 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 18 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 18 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 17 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 17 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 17 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 17 | ||
| Insurance | 16 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 16 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | ||
| Geography | 15 | ||
| Infectious Disease and Global Health | 15 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 14 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 14 | ||
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 13 | ||
| Creative Writing | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 13 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 12 | ||
| Journalism | 12 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 12 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 10 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 10 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 10 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | 4 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 8 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Materials Science | 8 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 8 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 8 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | 3 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | ||
| Digital Arts | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 2 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Gerontology | 1 | ||
| Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management | 1 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,186 | 1,332 | 125 |
Missouri State University - Springfield has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 54% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Missouri State University - Springfield has published 9,268 scientific papers with 172,176 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Law, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 161 | 334 |
| 1994 | 160 | 422 |
| 1995 | 151 | 483 |
| 1996 | 157 | 578 |
| 1997 | 140 | 764 |
| 1998 | 139 | 794 |
| 1999 | 135 | 860 |
| 2000 | 153 | 1198 |
| 2001 | 150 | 1419 |
| 2002 | 175 | 1572 |
| 2003 | 154 | 1787 |
| 2004 | 193 | 2030 |
| 2005 | 182 | 2402 |
| 2006 | 237 | 2854 |
| 2007 | 216 | 3280 |
| 2008 | 232 | 3830 |
| 2009 | 251 | 4177 |
| 2010 | 279 | 4908 |
| 2011 | 332 | 5604 |
| 2012 | 255 | 6239 |
| 2013 | 286 | 6936 |
| 2014 | 258 | 7235 |
| 2015 | 326 | 7375 |
| 2016 | 287 | 7459 |
| 2017 | 334 | 7680 |
| 2018 | 376 | 8430 |
| 2019 | 391 | 9538 |
| 2020 | 446 | 11193 |
| 2021 | 406 | 11698 |
| 2022 | 406 | 11566 |
| 2023 | 418 | 12350 |
| 2024 | 331 | 12417 |
| 2025 | 229 | 11276 |
Missouri State University - Springfield alumni
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John Goodman
- Occupations
- producercomedianfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
John Stephen Goodman is an American actor. He rose to prominence in television before becoming an acclaimed and popular film actor. Goodman has received various accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Vanity Fair has called him "among our very finest actors".
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Kathleen Turner
- Occupations
- theatrical directorfilm producerfilm actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Mary Kathleen Turner is an American actress. Known for her distinctive deep husky voice, she is the recipient of two Golden Globes, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards.
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Ryan Howard
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Ryan James Howard, nicknamed "the Big Piece", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Howard spent his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, from 2004 to 2016. He is known for being the fastest player in baseball history to reach both 100 home runs and 200 home runs. Howard holds numerous Phillies franchise records.
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Don S. Davis
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actorsculptorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Donald Sinclair Davis was an American actor best known for playing General George Hammond in the television series Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007), and earlier for playing Major Garland Briggs on the television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991) and Captain William Scully in The X-Files. In animation, he was also known as Wild Bill in the 2003 direct-to-video animated movie G.I. Joe: Spy Troops and its 2004 sequel, G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom. He was also a theater professor, painter, and United States Army captain.
General info
| Alternative names | MSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1905 |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,333 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 901 S National Avenue Springfield, Missouri, 65897 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 169,000 |
| Phone | 4178365000 |