Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Mission University is a private urban institution in Springfield, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 342 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,641 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,887.
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News & Alerts
Mission University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.8%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (23)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
- •70% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Patriots
History & Fun Facts
- •History Mission has its origins as Baptist Bible College in a May 1950 meeting of Baptist ministers at the Texas Hotel in Fort Worth.
- •In the summer of 1950 land was bought at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Kearney Street in Springfield, Missouri.
- •02 ha) city park was turned into dormitories, which opened on September 5, 1950.
- •From the founding until 1975, George Beauchamp Vick, pastor of the Temple Baptist Church of Detroit, Michigan (currently NorthRidge Church), was the president of the college.
- •In 1986, Leland Kennedy presided over the institution for 15 years.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average