Missouri State University-Springfield
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Missouri residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 13,313 students.
About This School
Missouri State University-Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, Missouri with approximately 13,313 undergraduate students enrolled. Missouri State University-Springfield has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,613 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $44,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $17,502 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the $16,200 median debt at graduation is relatively modest, but a 57% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start here don't finish — that's a real concern worth asking about. Worth considering if you're drawn to a mid-sized public university in the Ozarks with a wide range of programs and an open-access admissions approach (91% acceptance rate), but come in with a clear plan and strong support system. Median earnings of $44,500 a decade out are livable but not exceptional, so make sure the specific program you're eyeing has a stronger career track record before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (13,313 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Missouri State University-Springfield
901 S National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897
Official Links
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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.
- 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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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