Missouri State University
Springfield, MO · Public
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Missouri State University admitted 90.5% of applicants university-wide (10,487 of 11,584).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 90.5% | 10,487 | 11,584 |
| Men | 90.4% | 3,634 | 4,021 |
| Women | 90.6% | 6,832 | 7,537 |
Of 10,487 admitted students, 2,689 enrolled (25.6% yield).
Missouri State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1020–1270
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Missouri State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $31,976/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,770 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,206 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $31,976/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,718 |
| $30k–48k | $13,529 |
| $48k–75k | $14,905 |
| $75k–110k | $18,770 |
| Over $110k | $20,576 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Out-of-State Scholar Award — $1,000 - $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $7,000 per year (Trustee)
- Provost Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Distinguished Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Board of Governors Scholarship — Full tuition and fees plus $5,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
- M.O. Looney Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Missouri State Promise Grant — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $7,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — $7,000 per year (Trustee)
- Provost Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (International Aid)
- Distinguished Scholarship — $3,000 per year (Merit)
- Board of Governors Scholarship — Full tuition and fees plus $5,000 annual stipend (Full Tuition)
Missouri State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- College Transcript (if any)
- ACT/SAT Scores (optional)
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- College Transcript (if any)
- ACT/SAT Scores (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Missouri State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Make Your Missouri Statement.Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,827
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 57.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,992
- At graduation
Missouri State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #358
- WSJ: #545
- Niche: #699
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (18%), Social sciences (8%), Psychology (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 20:1.
Missouri State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.