Missouri State University – Springfield: Statistics

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# 336 of 2,597 In North America
# 303 of 2,496 In the United States
# 7 of 67 In Missouri
# 1 of 6 In Springfield, MO
# 235 of 1,063 For Social Work
Top 1-3 For 12 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

91%

Enrollment

6,332

Average SAT

1,145

Average ACT

23

Aid receiving

95%

Undergraduates

20,584

Graduates

3,776

Male:Female Ratio

39:61

Type

Public
not-for-profit

Highest Degree

Doctor's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Missouri State University – Springfield has an acceptance rate of 91% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 91% 91% 91%
Applicants 11,584 4,021 7,537
Admissions 10,487 3,634 6,832
Freshmen enrolled full time 2,549 915 1,634

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 76%
â–  Nonresident Alien 5%
â–  Asian 2%
â–  Hispanic 6%
â–  Black or African American 3%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 3%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Missouri State University – Springfield.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Missouri State University – Springfield majors

Missouri State University – Springfield has granted 3,186 bachelor's degrees across 82 programs, 1,332 master's across 56 programs, and 125 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Missouri State University – Springfield.

Major Bachelor Master Doctoral
Business Administration and Management, General 92 195 -
Psychology, General 252 - -
Elementary Education and Teaching 134 24 -
Social Work 62 89 -
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 150 - -
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 145 4 -
Computer Science 63 83 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 102 13 -
Information Technology 82 33 -
Secondary Education and Teaching 105 10 -
Accounting 73 40 -
Finance, General 110 - -
Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching 105 - -
Criminology 91 13 -
Engineering & Industrial Management - 98 -
Business & Commerce, General 96 - -
History, General 62 34 -
Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist 60 34 -
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 72 14 -
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 85 - -
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 65 - -
Special Education and Teaching, General 47 18 -
Construction Management, General 62 - -
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels - 61 -
English Language and Literature, General 48 9 -
Nurse Anesthetist - - 57
Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology 48 3 -
Public Administration - 48 -
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 47 - -
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 43 - -
Athletic Training & Trainer 17 21 -
Dietetics & Dietitian 32 6 -
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 37 - -
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services - 37 -
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance - 36 -
Design and Visual Communications, General 35 - -
Horticultural Science 34 - -
Reading Teacher Education - 34 -
Animal Sciences, General 32 - -
Art & Art Studies, General 31 - -
Hospitality Administration & Management, General 31 - -
Physical Therapy & Therapist - - 31
Physician Assistant - 31 -
Music, General 12 18 -
Housing and Human Environments, General 29 - -
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other - 28 -
Child Development - 27 -
Human Development and Family Studies, General 27 - -
Maternal and Child Health - 26 -
Strategic Intelligence - 18 8
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 26 - -
Occupational Therapy & Therapist - 25 -
Music Teacher Education 24 - -
Political Science and Government, General 24 - -
Agriculture, General 17 6 -
Anthropology, General 23 - -
Apparel and Textiles, General 23 - -
Chemistry, General 14 9 -
Educational Leadership and Administration, General - 22 -
Sociology, General 22 - -
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 20 - -
Industrial and Organizational Psychology - 20 -
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 20 - -
Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations 19 - -
Nursing Practice - - 19
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 18 - -
Public Relations & Image Management 18 - -
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 17 - -
Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst 17 - -
Intermedia & Multimedia 17 - -
Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer 17 - -
Insurance 16 - -
Music Performance, General 16 - -
Educational & Instructional Technology - 15 -
Geography 15 - -
Infectious Disease and Global Health - 15 -
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies 14 - -
Geology & Earth Science, General 14 - -
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 14 - -
Agronomy and Crop Science 13 - -
Creative Writing - 13 -
Mathematics, General 9 4 -
Physics, General 13 - -
Visual and Performing Arts, General 13 - -
Biomedical Sciences, General 12 - -
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 12 - -
Journalism 12 - -
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 12 - -
Audiology & Audiologist - - 10
Clinical Psychology - 10 -
Higher Education & Higher Education Administration - 10 -
International & Globalization Studies 6 4 -
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management - 9 -
Plant Sciences, General - 9 -
Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other - 8 -
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General 8 - -
Materials Science - 8 -
Natural Sciences - 8 -
Playwriting and Screenwriting - 8 -
Religion & Religious Studies 5 3 -
Mass Communication & Media Studies 7 - -
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General - 7 -
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General - 5 -
City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning 4 - -
Digital Arts - 4 -
Philosophy 4 - -
International Business & Trade & Commerce 3 - -
Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist 2 - -
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other - 2 -
Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician 2 - -
Organizational Communication, General 2 - -
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1 - -
Art Teacher Education - 1 -
Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs - 1 -
Gerontology 1 - -
Horse Husbandry & Equine Science and Management 1 - -
Public Health Education and Promotion - 1 -
Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist 1 - -
Grand Total 3,186 1,332 125

Publications & Citations

Missouri State University - Springfield has published 9,268 scientific papers with 172,176 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Law, Medicine, and Psychology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,565 / 96,714
Biology
4,267 / 97,466
Environmental Science
3,864 / 80,113
Computer Science
3,693 / 77,773
Engineering
3,526 / 71,534
Political Science
3,401 / 56,714
Physics
3,319 / 69,003
Law
3,164 / 54,295
Medicine
3,100 / 67,054
Psychology
2,981 / 68,958
Sociology
2,915 / 52,101
Chemistry
2,789 / 62,667
Philosophy
2,746 / 50,672
Quantum and Particle physics
2,211 / 48,656
Geography and Cartography
2,159 / 40,292
Business
2,113 / 46,339
Mathematics
2,042 / 47,290
Geology
1,948 / 45,776
History
1,944 / 27,570
Ecology
1,666 / 42,040
Economics
1,653 / 24,746
Paleontology
1,509 / 34,342
Archaeology
1,452 / 24,225
Organic chemistry
1,405 / 32,086
Materials Science
1,372 / 30,801
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,352 / 25,525
Biochemistry
1,349 / 33,152
Genetics
1,303 / 31,800
Statistics
1,273 / 34,432
Social Psychology
1,240 / 34,395
Linguistics
1,235 / 22,671
Art & Design
1,207 / 15,386
Management
937 / 24,388
Psychiatry
893 / 23,880
Development Studies
889 / 12,695
Optics
846 / 18,336
Machine Learning
819 / 20,709
Botany
798 / 18,902
Pathology
791 / 19,797
Neuroscience
768 / 23,158

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

57 Notable alumni

Douglas Eads Foster

1. Douglas Eads Foster

1875-1962 (aged 87)
dentist
Douglas Eads Foster was a dentist who served on the Los Angeles City Council between 1927 and 1929.
Troy Galloway

2. Troy Galloway

1966-. (aged 60)
civil servant military personnel
Troy D. Galloway is a retired United States Army major general who last served as the Deputy Commanding General for the Army National Guard of the United States Army Forces Command from August 1, 2021, to May 1, 2023. He most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General for Operations of the First United States Army from May 1, 2019,...
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Ryan McKenna

3. Ryan McKenna

1973-. (aged 53)
politician
Ryan Glennon McKenna is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Missouri Senate, representing the 22nd District from 2007 to 2014. He was a previously member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1999 through 2006.
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Marv Braden

4. Marv Braden

1938-2022 (aged 84)
American football player
Marvin Preston Braden was an American college and professional football coach. He was the head football coach at Northeast Missouri State College—now known as Truman State University—from 1967 to 1968 and United States International University—now known as Alliant International University from 1969 to 1972, compiling a career college football coaching record of 34–22–1. Braden served as an assistant coach for...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names MSU
Founded 1905
Colors maroon, white
Academic calendar August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July)
Total staff 2,333
Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address 901 S National Avenue Springfield, Missouri, 65897 United States
City Population 169,000
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