Mission University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Mission University is a private nonprofit institution located in Springfield, Missouri with approximately 381 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $21,383 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $33,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mission University (MU) is a private Baptist Bible college in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1950, MU focuses on training Christian professionals and ministers. It offers accredited associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
The numbers here tell a concerning story: only 38% of students graduate, and those who do earn a median of $33,300 a decade later — a modest return that makes every dollar of cost matter. The $21,887 annual net price and relatively low debt at graduation ($16,000) are genuine bright spots, suggesting the school does work to keep borrowing manageable. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan to be among the students who finish — and a frank conversation about why so many don't.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 28% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (381 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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