Missouri State University - Springfield: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1213 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #340 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #308 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 6 | In Springfield |
| #224 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 99 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 19,259
- Graduates
- 4,159
- 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 37% 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% | 89% | 93% |
| Applicants | 11,901 | 4,401 | 7,454 |
| Admissions | 10,836 | 3,904 | 6,896 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,672 | 937 | 1,726 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 169 | 82 | 86 |
8,188 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,775 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
182 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Missouri State University - Springfield are 990-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,175 or 77%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Missouri State University - Springfield are 19-25 (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 | 17948 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1255 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1107 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 956 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 789 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 767 (3%) |
| Asian | 483 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 29 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (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
- $8,193
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,812 | $6,264 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,812 | $6,264 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,716 | $12,492 |
| Fee in-district | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Fee in-state | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,212 | $1,212 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,788 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,284 |
| Room charge | $6,610 |
| Meal charge | $3,620 |
Missouri State University - Springfield majors
Missouri State University - Springfield has granted 3,093 bachelor's degrees across 84 programs, 1,443 master's across 55 programs, and 142 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 | 89 | 221 | |
| Psychology, General | 259 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 184 | 30 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 166 | ||
| Computer Science | 54 | 111 | |
| Social Work | 62 | 77 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 115 | 12 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 109 | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 107 | 14 | |
| Criminology | 108 | 13 | |
| Accounting | 72 | 44 | |
| Finance, General | 110 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 82 | 21 | |
| Information Technology | 85 | 15 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 64 | 35 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 93 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 90 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 79 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 78 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 46 | 27 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 71 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 61 | 6 | |
| History, General | 26 | 36 | |
| Construction Management, General | 57 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 56 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 55 | ||
| Public Administration | 53 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 49 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 46 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 46 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 45 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | 28 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | 15 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 33 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 32 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 25 | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 31 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 29 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 29 | ||
| Sociology, General | 29 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 28 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 28 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 27 | ||
| Animal Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 26 | ||
| Horticultural Science | 26 | ||
| Housing and Human Environments, General | 26 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 26 | ||
| Strategic Intelligence | 24 | 1 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 24 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 24 | ||
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 23 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 23 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 22 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 22 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 22 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 21 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 21 | ||
| Maternal and Child Health | 21 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 20 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | 15 | |
| Child Development | 19 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 19 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 7 | 11 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 14 | 4 | |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management | 18 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 6 | |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 17 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 17 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 16 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 15 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 15 | ||
| Insurance | 14 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | 7 | |
| Journalism | 14 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 14 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 13 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 13 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 12 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 11 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 10 | ||
| Creative Writing | 10 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 10 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 | 4 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 9 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 8 | ||
| Geography | 8 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 8 | ||
| Infectious Disease and Global Health | 7 | ||
| Materials Science | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Political Communication | 7 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Digital Arts | 6 | ||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Plant Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | ||
| Gerontology | 4 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 3 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 2 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 1 | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,093 | 1,443 | 142 |
Missouri State University - Springfield has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 51% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Missouri State University - Springfield has published 9,053 scientific papers with 163,288 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 117 | 277 |
| 1993 | 161 | 333 |
| 1994 | 160 | 418 |
| 1995 | 151 | 481 |
| 1996 | 157 | 577 |
| 1997 | 140 | 763 |
| 1998 | 139 | 793 |
| 1999 | 135 | 858 |
| 2000 | 152 | 1199 |
| 2001 | 150 | 1414 |
| 2002 | 175 | 1569 |
| 2003 | 154 | 1781 |
| 2004 | 193 | 2024 |
| 2005 | 182 | 2398 |
| 2006 | 237 | 2853 |
| 2007 | 215 | 3281 |
| 2008 | 232 | 3831 |
| 2009 | 251 | 4179 |
| 2010 | 279 | 4909 |
| 2011 | 332 | 5601 |
| 2012 | 253 | 6238 |
| 2013 | 286 | 6961 |
| 2014 | 258 | 7231 |
| 2015 | 324 | 7369 |
| 2016 | 287 | 7458 |
| 2017 | 334 | 7679 |
| 2018 | 376 | 8432 |
| 2019 | 391 | 9530 |
| 2020 | 443 | 11190 |
| 2021 | 407 | 11692 |
| 2022 | 402 | 11566 |
| 2023 | 411 | 12331 |
| 2024 | 317 | 12287 |
Missouri State University - Springfield alumni
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John Goodman
- Occupations
- singervoice actorstage actoractorcomedian
- 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. Vanity Fair has called Goodman "among our very finest actors."
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Kathleen Turner
- Occupations
- voice actortheatrical directorfilm producerfilm actorstage 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
- painteractortelevision actorfilm actorsculptor
- Biography
-
Donald Sinclair Davis was an American character 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). 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 | 2,298 |
| 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 |