Missouri State University - Springfield: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1193 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #336 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #304 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 6 | In Springfield |
| #209 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 100 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 18,419
- Graduates
- 4,116
- 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 93% and is among the 33% 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 | 93% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 9,625 | 3,411 | 6,199 |
| Admissions | 8,909 | 3,119 | 5,779 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,188 | 818 | 1,368 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 144 | 58 | 86 |
7,988 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,848 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
170 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 973
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Missouri State University - Springfield are 973-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,870 or 80%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Missouri State University - Springfield are 20-26 (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 | 17415 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1087 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 980 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 905 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 821 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 729 (3%) |
| Asian | 499 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 27 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 (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
- $8,049
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,476 | $5,994 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,476 | $5,994 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,016 | $11,970 |
| Fee in-district | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| Fee in-state | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,128 | $1,128 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,604 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,284 |
| Room charge | $6,388 |
| Meal charge | $3,394 |
Missouri State University - Springfield majors
Missouri State University - Springfield has granted 3,304 bachelor's degrees across 82 programs, 1,198 master's across 54 programs, and 136 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 | 120 | 219 | |
| Psychology, General | 247 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 178 | 19 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 174 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 123 | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 131 | ||
| Accounting | 88 | 37 | |
| Criminology | 110 | 14 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 110 | 7 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 98 | 15 | |
| Social Work | 38 | 71 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 108 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 98 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 65 | 31 | |
| Computer Science | 52 | 36 | |
| Information Technology | 84 | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 71 | 13 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 70 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 67 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 65 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 62 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 59 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 58 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 49 | 8 | |
| History, General | 17 | 40 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 40 | 13 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 46 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 33 | 10 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 43 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 42 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 41 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 40 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Strategic Intelligence | 36 | 1 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 35 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 35 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 21 | 14 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 35 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 34 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 34 | ||
| Public Administration | 34 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 34 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 31 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 29 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 29 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 29 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 29 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 23 | 5 | |
| Horticultural Science | 28 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 27 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Housing and Human Environments, General | 26 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 26 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 25 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 17 | 7 | |
| Child Development | 24 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 24 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 23 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | 19 | |
| Music, General | 5 | 18 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 22 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 22 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 21 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 14 | 6 | |
| Nursing Practice | 20 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 20 | ||
| Economics, General | 19 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 19 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 19 | ||
| Journalism | 19 | ||
| Sociology, General | 19 | ||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 18 | ||
| Insurance | 18 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 17 | ||
| Public Health, General | 17 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 16 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 11 | 5 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 15 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 11 | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 15 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 13 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 12 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 12 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Physics, General | 11 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | ||
| Geography | 10 | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | 9 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 9 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 7 | ||
| Materials Science | 7 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | ||
| Political Communication | 7 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 6 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 6 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 5 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Gerontology | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 2 | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 2 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,304 | 1,198 | 136 |
Missouri State University - Springfield has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 53% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Missouri State University - Springfield has published 7,919 scientific papers with 126,068 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 102 | 189 |
| 1992 | 109 | 213 |
| 1993 | 151 | 270 |
| 1994 | 145 | 347 |
| 1995 | 142 | 375 |
| 1996 | 147 | 472 |
| 1997 | 127 | 570 |
| 1998 | 126 | 671 |
| 1999 | 128 | 693 |
| 2000 | 140 | 944 |
| 2001 | 140 | 1028 |
| 2002 | 159 | 1148 |
| 2003 | 137 | 1386 |
| 2004 | 165 | 1604 |
| 2005 | 163 | 1977 |
| 2006 | 197 | 2320 |
| 2007 | 208 | 2775 |
| 2008 | 211 | 3210 |
| 2009 | 233 | 3656 |
| 2010 | 263 | 4159 |
| 2011 | 271 | 4896 |
| 2012 | 246 | 5267 |
| 2013 | 259 | 6148 |
| 2014 | 242 | 6173 |
| 2015 | 290 | 6413 |
| 2016 | 272 | 6382 |
| 2017 | 306 | 6382 |
| 2018 | 317 | 7117 |
| 2019 | 373 | 8058 |
| 2020 | 377 | 9063 |
| 2021 | 363 | 9488 |
| 2022 | 371 | 9556 |
| 2023 | 359 | 9644 |
Missouri State University - Springfield alumni
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John Goodman
- Occupations
- voice actoractorstage actortelevision actorfilm 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 numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He received a Disney Legend Award in 2013. Vanity Fair has called him "among our very finest actors."
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Kathleen Turner
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producertheatrical directorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Mary Kathleen Turner is an American actress. Known for her distinctive 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 100 home runs and 200 home runs. Howard holds numerous Phillies franchise records.
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Don S. Davis
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actoractorpaintervoice actor
- Biography
-
Donald Sinclair Davis was an American character actor best known for playing General 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). 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 | 2,279 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 901 S National Avenue Springfield, Missouri, 65897 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 169,000 |
| Phone | 4178365000 |