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Missouri State University

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Missouri State University Profile

  • 901 S National
    Springfield , MO 65897
    (417) 836-5000
    www.missouristate.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Mid-size city
    Enrollment
    22,465
    Full time
    18,304
    Part time
    4,161
    Men full time
    8,066
    Women full time
    10,238
    Mission Statement

    -

    Missouri State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Missouri State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    1%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    2%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    2%
    Hispanic
    2%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    87%
    Non-Resident Alien
    2%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    4%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Missouri State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $35
    Applied
    7,752
    Admitted
    5,796
    Enrolled
    2,649
    Admitted %
    75%

    Missouri State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Recommended
    Secondary school rank
    Required
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Missouri State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    4%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    490
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    610
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    500
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    620
    Students submitting ACT
    95%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    21
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    26

  • Missouri State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $5,988
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $11,976
    Books and Supplies
    $800
    On-campus room and board
    $5,890
    Off-campus room and board
    -

    Missouri State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    76%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    21% , $3,091 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    32% , $3,885 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    58% , $2,706 on average

  • Missouri State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Bachelor Master
    Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 11 0
    Agricultural Business and Management, General 3 0
    Agronomy and Crop Science 8 0
    Animal Sciences, General 35 0
    Horticultural Science 11 0
    Plant Sciences, General 0 3
    Architecture and Related Services Bachelor Master
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 9 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0 0
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 66 14
    Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 43 4
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Accounting 140 56
    Business Administration and Management, General 140 173
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 44 0
    Business/Commerce, General 106 0
    Construction Management 47 0
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 26 0
    Finance, General 126 0
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 83 0
    Insurance 11 0
    Logistics and Materials Management 14 0
    Management Information Systems, General 53 11
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 162 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 51 16
    Journalism 25 0
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 57 0
    Political Communication 2 0
    Public Relations/Image Management 30 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Computer Science 19 0
    Education Bachelor Master
    Agricultural Teacher Education 7 0
    Art Teacher Education 11 0
    Biology Teacher Education 9 0
    Business Teacher Education 4 0
    Chemistry Teacher Education 3 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 39
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education 2 0
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 54
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 6
    Elementary Education and Teaching 152 31
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 28 0
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 12 0
    French Language Teacher Education 2 0
    Geography Teacher Education 0 0
    German Language Teacher Education 1 0
    History Teacher Education 35 0
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 15 0
    Latin Teacher Education 1 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 7 0
    Music Teacher Education 24 0
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 22 0
    Physics Teacher Education 2 0
    Reading Teacher Education 0 17
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 0
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 20
    Special Education and Teaching, General 9 11
    Speech Teacher Education 4 0
    Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0 21
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1 0
    Engineering Bachelor Master
    Materials Science 0 4
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor Master
    Engineering/Industrial Management 6 1
    Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 15 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    Creative Writing 0 11
    English Language and Literature, General 43 22
    Technical and Business Writing 31 0
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master
    Apparel and Textiles, General 55 0
    Child Development 0 1
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 1 0
    Housing and Human Environments, General 22 0
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 40 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    French Language and Literature 3 0
    German Language and Literature 1 0
    Latin Language and Literature 0 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 8 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Athletic Training/Trainer 17 0
    Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 0 0
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 34 27
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3 0
    Dietetics/Dietitian 24 0
    Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0 7
    Nurse Anesthetist 0 13
    Nursing Administration 0 6
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 47 0
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 0
    Physician Assistant 0 23
    Public Health, General 0 9
    Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 10 0
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 4 0
    History Bachelor Master
    History, General 30 7
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 13 1
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master
    Ancient Studies/Civilization 5 0
    Biological and Physical Sciences 0 1
    Gerontology 6 0
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 0
    Natural Sciences 0 6
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0 12
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
    Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 27 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0 4
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 0
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 48 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 6 0
    Religion/Religious Studies 15 6
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 16 3
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0 4
    Geology/Earth Science, General 10 0
    Physics, General 3 0
    Psychology Bachelor Master
    Psychology, General 167 21
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master
    Public Administration 3 8
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 0 29
    Social Work 36 38
    Science Technologies/Technicians Bachelor Master
    Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 0 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 26 0
    Cartography 5 0
    Criminology 73 0
    Economics, General 19 0
    Geography 9 0
    International Relations and Affairs 0 18
    Political Science and Government, General 30 0
    Sociology 43 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4 0
    Art/Art Studies, General 3 0
    Dance, General 8 0
    Design and Visual Communications, General 21 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 18 2
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 33 0
    Intermedia/Multimedia 15 0
    Music Performance, General 10 0
    Music, General 4 13
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 8 0

  • Missouri State University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    Mar 1st
    Financial aid priority deadline
    May 31st
    Regular application deadline
    Jul 20th
    Fall application deadline
    Apr 15th
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Jul 20th
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    Mar 1st
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Jul 20th
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    Jul 1st

  • Missouri State University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.missouristate.edu/tour/
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Missouri State University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Missouri State University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Missouri State University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Academic Scholarship $2,250 - $7,530 R
Al & Margaret Hemphill Scholarship - R
Alice Graves Lind Memorial Scholarship - R
B. Frank and Ora Dale Ryan Gillette Scholarship - R
Bernice Gabriel Memorial Scholarship - R
Board of Governors Scholarship $5,952 - $11,000 R
Centennial Legacy Leadership Scholarship - R
Central High School Scholarship - R
Coach and Mrs. Andy J. McDonald Memorial Scholarship - R
College of Humanities & Public Affairs General Scholarship - R R
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Student Reviews of Missouri State University

4.7
based on 6 reviews

  • Deanne from Fenton, MO

    This is a perfect school for anyone looking for a school with a bunch of FRIENDLY people, but yet a compact academic side of campus. Especially as an undergraduate student, the classes are manageable, small (no more than 200 EVER...mostly smaller… more read full review

    This is a perfect school for anyone looking for a school with a bunch of FRIENDLY people, but yet a compact academic side of campus. Especially as an undergraduate student, the classes are manageable, small (no more than 200 EVER...mostly smaller than 75), and definitely a bang for the buck! read full review

  • Jessica from Chillicothe, MO

    I have learned a lot about my physical body and nutrition in our PE Class and about the world economy in my Economics class. Textiles has been interesting to see the different kinds of material that clothes can be made from. Art has been a… more read full review

    I have learned a lot about my physical body and nutrition in our PE Class and about the world economy in my Economics class. Textiles has been interesting to see the different kinds of material that clothes can be made from. Art has been a learning process with the different mediums we used this sememster. read full review

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