Missouri State University

#1769 / #529
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1219
Most Desirable School
Public university in Springfield, Missouri

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About Missouri State University

According to Wikipedia, Missouri State University , formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is the state's second largest university by enrollment, with an enrollment of 22,926 in the fall semester of 2021. The school also operates a campus in West Plains, Missouri, offering associate degrees. A bachelor's degree in business is offered at Liaoning Normal University in China. The university also operates a fruit research station in Mountain Grove, Missouri and a Department of Defense and Strategic Studies program in Fairfax, Virginia.

Missouri State University's Online Degrees

MS in Child Life Studies
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Early Childhood and Family Development
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Educational Technology
  • Elementary Education
  • Education Literacy
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Health Services
Degree Concentrations
  • Health Services
  • Clinical services
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BAS/BS in Hospitality Leadership
Degree Concentrations
  • Club management
  • Food and beverage
  • General operations
  • Lodging
  • Senior living management
  • Tourism
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MBA in Business Administration
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS/BA in Communication Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS/BA in Religious Studies
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MA in History
Degree Concentrations
  • American Studies
  • Global Area Studies
  • U.S. and World
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MPA in Public Administration
Degree Concentrations
  • Local government management
  • Public policy
  • Public safety
  • Economic development
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nurse Anesthesia Practice
  • Required Credits: 26
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Psychology
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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BS/BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • Required Credits: 30-36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Nursing
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Nursing
Degree Concentrations
  • Nurse Educator
  • Population Health Leadership
  • Required Credits: 43
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Business Analysis
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Information Technology
Degree Concentrations
  • Application Development
  • IT Infrastructure or Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Information Technology
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MM in Music Education
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Professional Studies
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Professional Writing
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Project Management
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing Practice
Degree Concentrations
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Finance
Degree Concentrations
  • Corporate and Investments
  • Financial Planning
  • Required Credits: 120-121
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MPH in Social Work
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MEd in Special Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Blindness and Low Vision
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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BS in Sociology
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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BS in General Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Business Relationships
  • Financial and Quantitative Analysis
  • International Business Environment
  • Markets and Economies
  • Project and Technology Management
  • Risk Management and Compliance
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Marketing
Degree Concentrations
  • Marketing Management
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Writing
Degree Concentrations
  • Technical and Professional Writing
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Missouri State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
9,72694%59%112024

How Much Does Missouri State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$7,196$1,098

How Much Do Missouri State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Missouri State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $44,500 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Missouri State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
16,89614,2442,652

Where is Missouri State University?

Missouri State University is located at 901 S National Avenue, Springfield MO 65897

How Safe is Missouri State University?

Springfield has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Missouri State University Known For?

Missouri State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Missouri State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Missouri State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Missouri State University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Communications, Psychology, and Business. Here are some of Missouri State University's most famous alumni:

Lester R. Ford
Lester R. Ford
An American mathematician.
Jim Bohannon
A Talk radio host.
Angelo Segrillo
A Brazilian historian specialized in Russia and in comparative studies of Russia, the West and Brazil.
Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner
An American actress.
Ryan Howard
An American baseball player.
Kevin Brockmeier
Kevin Brockmeier
An American writer.
Roy Blunt
An American politician .
Austin Petersen
An American political commentator.
Kendra Kassebaum
A US stageactress.
Linda Rising
An American woman academic.
Farid Elias Khazen
A .
Bill Mueller
Bill Mueller
An American baseball player and coach.

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