Missouri State University-Springfield

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,120

3.94% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,181

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

90.5%

11,584 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

24,360

55% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.9%

1,739 Graduates

About

Missouri State University-Springfield is a higher education institution located in Greene County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield were General Psychology (264 degrees awarded), General Marketing & Marketing Management (151 degrees), and Registered Nursing (145 degrees).

In 2024, 6,370 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri State University-Springfield. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,740 degrees), 18.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield is $8,120, which is $−23,800 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield is $8,120, which is $23,800 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,181.

In 2024, 52% of undergraduate students attending Missouri State University-Springfield received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,120

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield was $8,120. The cost of tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield is $−23,800 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,181

2024 Value

0.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Missouri State University-Springfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,181. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Missouri State University-Springfield grew by 0.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,977

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Missouri State University-Springfield was of $9,977 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.57% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Missouri State University-Springfield received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Missouri State University-Springfield received 11,584 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.66% annual growth. Out of those 11,584 applicants, 10,487 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.5% acceptance rate.

There were 24,360 students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Missouri State University-Springfield has an overall enrollment yield of 25.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

10,487

Accepted Out of 11,584

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Missouri State University-Springfield was 90.5% (10,487 admissions from 11,584 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.66%, while admissions declined by 3.22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

109

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Missouri State University-Springfield had a total enrollment of 24,360 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-Springfield is 13,387 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,973. This means that 55% of students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Missouri State University-Springfield, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.2% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.45% Two or More Races, 3.46% Black or African American, 2.21% Asian, 0.382% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0862% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (29.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.1%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24,360 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-Springfield is 13,387 and the part-time enrollment is 10,973. This means that 55% of students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

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 Missouri State University-Springfield was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Missouri State University-Springfield had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Missouri State University-Springfield (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
18,558 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,363 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,084 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Missouri State University-Springfield is 76.2% White, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.45% Two or More Races, 3.46% Black or African American, 2.21% Asian, 0.382% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0862% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 759 students (3.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,704 more women than men received degrees from Missouri State University-Springfield. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield is white (4,740 degrees awarded). There were 18.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Missouri State University-Springfield is General Psychology (264 degrees awarded), followed by General Marketing & Marketing Management (151 degrees) and Registered Nursing (145 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Missouri State University-Springfield, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (49 degrees awarded), Agriculture (236 degrees), and History (98 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 Missouri State University-Springfield are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,618,387 people), Secondary school teachers (575,037 people), Education administrators (312,472 people), Other managers (214,473 people), and Special education teachers (213,767 people).

The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2024 are Applied Sciences (49 degrees awarded), Agriculture (236 degrees), History (98 degrees), Education (889 degrees), and Human Sciences (149 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Missouri State University-Springfield are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-Springfield are Applied Sciences (49 degrees awarded), Agriculture (236 degrees), History (98 degrees), Education (889 degrees), and Human Sciences (149 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Missouri State University-Springfield are Elementary & secondary schools (3,046,381 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (437,768 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (197,352 people), Legal services (163,328 people), and Computer Systems Design (144,610 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Missouri State University-Springfield.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
264 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
151 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
145 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Missouri State University-Springfield was General Psychology with 264 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Missouri State University-Springfield according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,333

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,037

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,333 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-Springfield, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,037).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Missouri State University-Springfield by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 190 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-Springfield in Computer Science, which is 3.11 times more than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 212 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-Springfield in General Psychology, which is 4.08 times more than the 52 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from Missouri State University-Springfield completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,740 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
254 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
206 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri State University-Springfield is white (4,740 degrees awarded). There were 18.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (254 degrees).

4.41% of degree recipients (281 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
3,093 degrees awarded
White Female
3,059 degrees awarded
White Female
3,013 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri State University-Springfield is white female (3,093 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (3,059 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Missouri State University-Springfield had a total salary expenditure of 396M. Missouri State University-Springfield employs 200 Professors, 197 Associate professors and 163 Assistant professors. Most academics at Missouri State University-Springfield are Male Professor (120), Female Assistant professor (107), and Female Associate professor (100).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri State University-Springfield are: Office and Administrative Support, with 250 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 213 employees, and Service with 188 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$31.8M - Federal
$12.4M - State
$10.4M - Local

As of 2024, Missouri State University-Springfield received $31.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.4M from state grants and contracts, and $10.4M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$176M

2024 Salaries

6.33%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Missouri State University-Springfield paid a median of $176M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($396M) and a 6.33% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.33% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$59.1M

Instructional Salaries

699

Number of Employees

In 2024, Missouri State University-Springfield paid a total of $59.1M to 699 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri State University-Springfield were Office and Administrative Support with 250 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 213 employees, and Service with 188 employees.

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