Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanSports culture
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.
Established
1950
Motto
Life Change U
Mascot
Patriot
Type
Private Bible college
Conference
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Division
Division I
Campus Visits
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
342Students
12:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$38,641Earnings 10yr
$21,887Net Price
News & Alerts
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$16,230
Room & Board$8,260
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$29,288
Average Net Price$21,887
Median Debt at Graduation$26,168
Monthly Payment (10yr)$277
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,958
$30–48K$19,855
$48–75K$22,326
$75–110K$23,839
$110K+$24,482
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,887
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2900.0%
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
Programs (23)
Student Body
Undergrads
342
Gender Split
35% / 65%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
49%
Race & Ethnicity
White 81%
Black 7%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate38.2%
Freshman Retention70.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$30,600
8 Years$34,193
10 Years$38,641
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$22,500
Men
$41,100
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Patriots
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
95Average
Estimated from MO state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
146 mi(253 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
194 mi(336 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
367 mi(636 min)