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
91%Acceptance
1119SAT Avg
13,407Students
21:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$49,827Earnings 10yr
$17,502Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate91.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1119
Reading & WritingMid: 555
490620
MathMid: 550
500600
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 23
1925
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
Programs (222)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bears
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia