Missouri State University (MSU)
Springfield, MO| Region: | Midwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Bears |
| Nickname: | MSU |
| Website: | www.missouristate.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $6,792 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $13,138 |
| Retention Rate: | 75% |
| Enrollment: | 23,667 |
| Year Established: | 1905 |
About MSU
Missouri State University, located in Springfield, is a public university established in 1905. It houses approximately 1,300 students from different countries and allows hundreds of students to participate in study abroad programs.
The school has a unique admissions process. If students meet the entire core curriculum and have one of the following, then they will be automatically admitted to Missouri State University: ACT score of 24 or higher, SAT score of 1090 or higher, a 3.5 GPA or a class rank in the top 25 percent. Students who are over 22 and have never attended a college or university are exempt from these requirements.
The application deadlines for each semester are the same dates every year: the Fall Semester deadline is July 20, Spring Semester deadline is December 20, and the Summer Semester deadline is May 20. The application fee is $35, and students applying after the deadline date will have to pay an additional $25, and will not be able to register for classes until the Thursday or Friday before classes begin.
Missouri State houses over 300 student organizations which are grouped into eight categories: Academic, Greek, Honorary, Service, Social, Sports and University. It also offers over 150 undergraduate majors and over 45 graduate programs.
MSU Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 4 Reviews
50% of students gave Missouri State University 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Matt Needham Student at This School - Grad Year 2013
The school is cleaned up very well. Everywhere on campus, you see maitenance and landscaping crews fixing up the place. The people are very friendly on campus, especially the staff. The school also has an affordable cost.
Monica Birdsong Alumnus - Grad Year 1999
MSU was a great! If you're from a small town in MO, you'll meet a lot of people from Kansas City and St. Louis. And I hope that the tradition of bubbling the fountains is still around, even if the staff hates it. Go Greek - they do a lot of fun things and help out a lot of people!
MSU Map & Location
Missouri State University
901 S National
Springfield, MO 65897
Getting Around MSU
Walkability
Excellent walkability. You do not need a car for this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Springfield, MO
MSU Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 19,480 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 3,410 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 23,667 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 3%
- African American: 4%
- Caucasian: 86%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 5%
| Latino | 3% |
|---|---|
| African American | 4% |
| Caucasian | 86% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 5% |
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