Missouri State University Admissions

Missouri State University Admissions Overview:

Admissions at Missouri State are generally open--less than two out of ten applicants were rejected in 2016. Students with good grades and test scores have a decent chance of being admitted. To apply, students will need to send in an application, high school transcripts, and scores from either the SAT or ACT.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Missouri State University Acceptance Rate: 84%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 465 / 615
  • SAT Math: 490 / 613
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
    • Missouri Valley Conference SAT comparison
  • ACT Composite: 21 / 26
  • ACT English: 21 / 28
  • ACT Math: 20 / 26
    • What these ACT numbers mean
    • Missouri Valley Conference ACT comparison

Missouri State University Description:

Located in Springfield, Missouri State University is the second largest university in Missouri. The university is made up of six academic colleges; majors in business, education and psychology are among the most popular with undergraduates. Students can choose from over 150 bachelor degree programs, and the university has a 19 to 1 student / faculty ratio. In athletics, the Missouri State University Bears compete in NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference for most sports; other conferences include the Missouri Valley Football Conference for football, the Sun Belt Conference for swimming and diving, and the Mid-American Conference for field hockey.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 23,538 (20,316 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
• 74% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $7,060 (in-state); $14,110 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,100 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $8,288
• Other Expenses: $4,034
• Total Cost: $20,482 (in-state); $27,532 (out-of-state)

Missouri State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 91%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 74%
  • Loans: 59%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,515
  • Loans: $6,266

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Criminology, Elementary Education, Finance, Management, Marketing, Psychology

Retention and Graduation Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 79%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 30%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 55%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Field Hockey, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field
• Women's Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Volleyball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Missouri State University Mission Statement:

see the complete mission statement at http://www.missouristate.edu/about/missionstatement.htm

"Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive metropolitan system with a statewide mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons. The University's identity is distinguished by its public affairs mission, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster expertise and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement."