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Missouri State University-Springfield Teaching Programs

Missouri State University-Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, MO. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Missouri State University-Springfield Rankings

Missouri State University-Springfield appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#14 of 116	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#65 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#599 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Missouri State University-Springfield?

Get in touch with Missouri State University-Springfield are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897
Phone:	4178365000
Website:	www.missouristate.edu/
Admissions:	www.missouristate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/

How Do I Get Into Missouri State University-Springfield?

You can apply to Missouri State University-Springfield online at: https://www.missouristate.edu/futurestudents/applynow.aspx

Missouri State University-Springfield is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Missouri State University-Springfield

This is what Missouri State University-Springfield requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Missouri State University-Springfield?

Missouri State University-Springfield admits 90%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

4% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 74% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Missouri State University-Springfield, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 640. Math scores were between 510 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1020 to 1270. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Missouri State University-Springfield ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Missouri State University-Springfield vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,021	3,634	90%
Women	7,537	6,832	91%

Can I Afford Missouri State University-Springfield?

The average net price after aid at Missouri State University-Springfield is $17,502. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,120
In-State Fees	$1,382
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,388
Out-of-State Fees	$1,382
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,502
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,770

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 14% of students at Missouri State University-Springfield receive some form of financial aid (2,672 students).

Nearly 52% of students at Missouri State University-Springfield receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,161 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,594.

Student Loan Debt

29% of Missouri State University-Springfield undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,469 per year.

Missouri State University-Springfield Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,401 students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield. Missouri State University-Springfield is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 13,407 undergraduate students at Missouri State University-Springfield, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Missouri State University-Springfield undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	294
Black or African American	455
Hispanic	777
White	10,403
American Indian/Alaska Native	53
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	13
Two or More Races	630
Non-Resident	321

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Missouri State University-Springfield are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	2,187
Illinois	93
Kansas	57
Arkansas	45
Texas	27

Additionally, approximately 2.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Missouri State University-Springfield Graduate Student Diversity

4,159 of Missouri State University-Springfield’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Missouri State University-Springfield, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Missouri State University-Springfield graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	91
Black or African American	153
Hispanic	195
White	2,848
American Indian/Alaska Native	16
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	120
Non-Resident	673

Online Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield

Missouri State University-Springfield provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

7,244 undergraduate students at Missouri State University-Springfield took at least one online class — of those, 1,853 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 907 students took at least one online class and 1,845 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Missouri State University-Springfield

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Missouri State University-Springfield, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	391	123	—	561
Special Education and Teaching	47	21	—	94
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	25	35	—	92
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	37	—	44
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	32	—	42
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	17	—	23
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	—	—	13
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	12
Curriculum and Instruction	—	—	—	8

Academic Programs at Missouri State University-Springfield

Missouri State University-Springfield offers 30 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Missouri State University-Springfield has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.