Missouri State University-Springfield
PublicSpringfield, MO
Located in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University-Springfield is a public large school with roughly 13,313 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 91% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Construction Management (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $98,563/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,268 more per year in tuition and fees (2.0x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Missouri State University-Springfield's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Missouri State University-Springfield's acceptance rate?
Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Missouri State University-Springfield?
Admitted students at Missouri State University-Springfield typically score between 1020–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Missouri State University-Springfield?
Admitted students at Missouri State University-Springfield typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Missouri State University-Springfield cost?
Missouri State University-Springfield's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,048 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield?
For 2024-25, Missouri State University-Springfield's published tuition and required fees were $18,770 for out-of-state students and $9,502 for in-state students -- $9,268 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Missouri State University-Springfield require students to live on campus?
No -- Missouri State University-Springfield doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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