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Missouri State University

Missouri
#1973 / #556
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 23,307 at its main campus in the fall semester of 2022. The school also operates a campus in West Plains, Missouri offering associate degrees, which had an enrollment of 1,744 in the fall semester of 2022. 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
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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
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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
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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
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MM in Music Education
  • Required Credits: 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
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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
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MPH in Social Work
  • Required Credits: 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
9,62593%58%110123

How Much Does Missouri State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$7,476$1,128

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
26,50021,2235,277

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

Anthropology
#952
World Rank
#969
Historical Rank
#306
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Religious Studies
#1470
World Rank
#1501
Historical Rank
#336
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Business
#1226
World Rank
#1229
Historical Rank
#351
USA Rank
business Degrees
Education
#1623
World Rank
#1628
Historical Rank
#384
USA Rank
education Degrees
Political Science
#1581
World Rank
#1596
Historical Rank
#391
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1776
World Rank
#1790
Historical Rank
#426
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Psychology
#1162
World Rank
#1178
Historical Rank
#453
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
History
#1414
World Rank
#1431
Historical Rank
#494
USA Rank
history Degrees
Communications
#1855
World Rank
#1883
Historical Rank
#512
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Economics
#3206
World Rank
#2647
Historical Rank
#534
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Biology
#2325
World Rank
#2354
Historical Rank
#538
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Chemistry
#2617
World Rank
#2607
Historical Rank
#538
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Sociology
#1870
World Rank
#1877
Historical Rank
#542
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Physics
#2422
World Rank
#2453
Historical Rank
#550
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Nursing
#1499
World Rank
#1500
Historical Rank
#572
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Computer Science
#2821
World Rank
#2829
Historical Rank
#628
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Social Work
#1626
World Rank
#1627
Historical Rank
#676
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Literature
#2136
World Rank
#1841
Historical Rank
#711
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Mathematics
#2931
World Rank
#1547
Historical Rank
#721
USA Rank
math Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1364
World Rank
#1370
Historical Rank
#727
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Medical
#2633
World Rank
#2637
Historical Rank
#739
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Law
#2676
World Rank
#2682
Historical Rank
#765
USA Rank
Philosophy
#4181
World Rank
#4217
Historical Rank
#1267
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees

Who Are Missouri State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Missouri State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, 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.
Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner
An American actress.
Ryan Howard
An American baseball player.
Roy Blunt
An American politician .
John Goodman
John Goodman
An American actor, voice artist and comedian .
Bill Hardgrave
An American academic.
Pauline Gracia Beery Mack
Pauline Gracia Beery Mack
An American chemist.
Tess Harper
An American actress.
Jerry L. Atwood
An American chemist .
Shaun Marcum
Shaun Marcum
An American baseball player.
Bob Holden
An American politician.

Who Are Missouri State University's Most Influential Faculty?

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

Ilan Berman
An American political scientist.
Cuonzo Martin
Cuonzo Martin
An American basketball player-coach.
Jackie Stiles
An American basketball player.
Lisa Brescia
Lisa Brescia
An American actress.