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Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, Missouri 65897

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Known for business — excellent value

Missouri State University-Springfield is a public institution in Springfield with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 13.4K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,827 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,502.

Established
1905
Mascot
Boomer Bear
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision
Division
Division I

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8 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
91%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
13,407Students
21:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$49,827Earnings 10yr
$17,502Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Missouri State University-Springfield Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 555
490620
MathMid: 550
500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,024
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,928
Room & Board$10,230
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$24,022
Average Net Price$17,502
Median Debt at Graduation$21,992
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,238
$30–48K$13,195
$48–75K$16,688
$75–110K$18,590
$110K+$19,887

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,502

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,200

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

102

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (222)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
13,407
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 4%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.3%
Freshman Retention79.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,553
8 Years$45,032
10 Years$49,827

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,200
Men
$50,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bears

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
149 mi(258 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
195 mi(338 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
365 mi(633 min)

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