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Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MOPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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91%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$17,613
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
13.3K
Students
Large campus body
$40,553
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Missouri State University-Springfield is a public institution located in the city setting of Springfield, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 13.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
13.3K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading510 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $218,334
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Security Policy and Strategy.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,063
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,137
Earnings 5yr: $120,951
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,831
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,408
Earnings 5yr: $101,178
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $99,031
Earnings 5yr: $92,543
Debt: N/A
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,563
Earnings 5yr: $89,605
Debt: $24,600
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,738
Earnings 5yr: $86,091
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,094
Earnings 5yr: $91,878
Debt: $22,272
Computer Science.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $88,734
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,166
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,444
Earnings 5yr: $81,868
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,444
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Insurance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,899
Earnings 5yr: $76,992
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,753
Earnings 5yr: $80,791
Debt: $25,930
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,615
Earnings 5yr: $74,405
Debt: $26,631
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,471
Earnings 5yr: $69,005
Debt: $19,922
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,435
Earnings 5yr: $79,126
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,762
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,809
Earnings 5yr: $84,892
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,227
Earnings 5yr: $75,211
Debt: $24,750

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$17,613
In-State Tuition$9,502
Out-of-State Tuition$18,770
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

22%
Pell Grants
29%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$40,553
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,827

Completion Signals

58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,200
Est. Monthly Payment
$175/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$63,829
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