Mission University

www.mission.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,750
    4.1% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $23,118
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    434
    83.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    44.4%
    16 Graduates

    About

    Mission University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Mission University were General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (15 degrees), and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 81 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Mission University. 30.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 69.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (66 degrees), 9.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Mission University is $15,750, which is $853 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Mission University is $15,750, which is $853 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,118.

    In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Mission University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,750
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mission University was $15,750. The cost of tuition at Mission University is $853 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $23,118
    2024 Value
    9.37%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Mission University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,118. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Mission University grew by 9.37%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,630
    Room and Board
    $1,100
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Mission University was of $7,630 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.87% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    99%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    99% of undergraduate students at Mission University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 20.7% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Mission University had a total enrollment of 434 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Mission University is 363 students and the part-time enrollment is 71. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Mission University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Mission University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.3% White, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.99% Black or African American, 5.76% Two or More Races, 2.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.922% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Mission University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (50.2%), followed by White Female (27.4%) and Black or African American Male (4.65%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (58.7%), followed by White Female (26.1%) and Two or More Races Male (8.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    83.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Mission University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 434 students. The full-time enrollment at Mission University is 363 and the part-time enrollment is 71. This means that 83.6% of students enrolled at Mission University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    59%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Mission University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Mission University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      331 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      33 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      26 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Mission University is 76.3% White, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.99% Black or African American, 5.76% Two or More Races, 2.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.922% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 31 fewer women than men received degrees from Mission University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Mission University is white (66 degrees awarded). There were 9.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Mission University is General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (15 degrees) and Pastoral Studies & Counseling (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Mission University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (45 degrees awarded), Business (32 degrees), and Education (4 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mission University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,604,574 people), Accountants & auditors (1,025,831 people), Other managers (778,906 people), Financial managers (534,798 people), and Secondary school teachers (525,642 people).

    The most specialized majors at Mission University in 2024 are Theology (45 degrees awarded), Business (32 degrees), and Education (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mission University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at Mission University are Theology (45 degrees awarded), Business (32 degrees), and Education (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Mission University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,071,374 people), Computer Systems Design (581,625 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (523,180 people), Banking & related activities (463,097 people), and Construction (444,196 people).

    The most specialized majors at Mission University are Theology (45 degrees awarded), Business (32 degrees), and Education (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Mission University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Biblical Studies
      9 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Mission University was Biblical Studies with 9 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    56
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    25
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Mission University, which is 2.24 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (25).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Mission University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.8 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Mission University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.556 times less than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    28%
    100% Completion Time
    39%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 28% of students graduating from Mission University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      66 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      4 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Mission University is white (66 degrees awarded). There were 9.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      52 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      49 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      46 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Mission University is white male (52 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (49 degrees).

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    Operations

    Mission University has an endowment valued at nearly $450k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 33.9k (7.53%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Mission University had a total salary expenditure of 6.12M. Mission University employs 14 No academic ranks. Most academics at Mission University are Male No academic rank (9), and Female No academic rank (5).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mission University are: Management, with 14 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

    Endowment

    $450k
    2024 Endowment
    8.15%
    growth from 2023

    Mission University has an endowment valued at about $450k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Mission University grew 8.15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.6M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $2.45M
    2024 Salaries
    7.52%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Mission University paid a median of $2.45M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($6.12M) and a 7.52% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.91% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.62% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $564k
    Instructional Salaries
    14
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Mission University paid a total of $564k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 23% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Mission University were Management with 14 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

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