Missouri State University-Springfield

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,812

4.49% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,104

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.1%

11,901 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

23,418

57.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.3%

1,822 Graduates

About

Missouri State University-Springfield is a higher education institution located in Greene County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Missouri State University-Springfield were General Psychology (280 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (184 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (170 degrees).

In 2023, 6,108 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri State University-Springfield. 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,654 degrees), 18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (259 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield is $7,812, which is $−16,763 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri State University-Springfield was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,429 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield is $7,812, which is $16,763 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,104.

In 2023, 52% of undergraduate students attending Missouri State University-Springfield received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,812

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield was $7,812. The cost of tuition at Missouri State University-Springfield is $−16,763 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,104

2023 Value

3.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Missouri State University-Springfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,104. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Missouri State University-Springfield grew by 3.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,275

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Missouri State University-Springfield was of $9,275 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.71% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Missouri State University-Springfield received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 29.7% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri State University-Springfield was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4429 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Missouri State University-Springfield received 11,901 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 23.6% annual growth. Out of those 11,901 applicants, 10,836 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.1% acceptance rate.

There were 23,418 students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Missouri State University-Springfield has an overall enrollment yield of 26.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

10,836

Accepted Out of 11,901

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Missouri State University-Springfield was 91.1% (10,836 admissions from 11,901 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 92.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 23.6%, while admissions grew by 21.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

182

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Missouri State University-Springfield had a total enrollment of 23,418 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-Springfield is 13,487 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,931. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Missouri State University-Springfield, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.6% White, 5.36% Hispanic or Latino, 4.08% Two or More Races, 3.37% Black or African American, 2.06% Asian, 0.359% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (30.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.26%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.7%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,418 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-Springfield is 13,487 and the part-time enrollment is 9,931. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Missouri State University-Springfield are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Missouri State University-Springfield (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Missouri State University-Springfield was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Missouri State University-Springfield had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Missouri State University-Springfield (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
17,948 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,255 enrolled students
Two or More Races
956 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Missouri State University-Springfield is 76.6% White, 5.36% Hispanic or Latino, 4.08% Two or More Races, 3.37% Black or African American, 2.06% Asian, 0.359% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 767 students (3.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,580 more women than men received degrees from Missouri State University-Springfield. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield is white (4,654 degrees awarded). There were 18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (259 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Missouri State University-Springfield is General Psychology (280 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (184 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (170 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Missouri State University-Springfield, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (41 degrees awarded), Agriculture (229 degrees), and Human Sciences (161 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri State University-Springfield are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,586,761 people), Secondary school teachers (559,094 people), Education administrators (296,117 people), Special education teachers (210,835 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (207,010 people).

The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-Springfield in 2023 are Applied Sciences (41 degrees awarded), Agriculture (229 degrees), Human Sciences (161 degrees), English (142 degrees), and Education (886 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri State University-Springfield are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-Springfield are Applied Sciences (41 degrees awarded), Agriculture (229 degrees), Human Sciences (161 degrees), English (142 degrees), and Education (886 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri State University-Springfield are Elementary & secondary schools (2,989,951 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (487,176 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (261,672 people), Computer Systems Design (157,390 people), and Child day care services (126,533 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Missouri State University-Springfield.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
280 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
184 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
170 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Missouri State University-Springfield was General Psychology with 280 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Missouri State University-Springfield according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,264

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,844

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,264 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-Springfield, which is 0.589 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,844).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Missouri State University-Springfield by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 212 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-Springfield in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.23 times more than the 172 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 224 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-Springfield in General Psychology, which is 4 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Missouri State University-Springfield completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Missouri State University-Springfield is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.384% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,654 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
259 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
200 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri State University-Springfield is white (4,654 degrees awarded). There were 18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (259 degrees).

2.24% of degree recipients (137 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
3,059 degrees awarded
White Male
1,595 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
149 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri State University-Springfield is white female (3,059 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,595 degrees).

Operations

Missouri State University-Springfield employs 204 Professors, 198 Associate professors and 162 Assistant professors. Most academics at Missouri State University-Springfield are Male Professor (127), Female Associate professor (105), and Female Assistant professor (104).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri State University-Springfield are: Office and Administrative Support, with 251 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 202 employees, and Service with 185 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$35.4M - Federal
$10.6M - State
$6.73M - Local

As of 2023, Missouri State University-Springfield received $35.4M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.6M from state grants and contracts, and $6.73M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$165M

2023 Salaries

11.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Missouri State University-Springfield paid a median of $165M in salaries, a 11.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.33% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.54% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$57.8M

Instructional Salaries

697

Number of Employees

In 2023, Missouri State University-Springfield paid a total of $57.8M to 697 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

204 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

251 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Missouri State University-Springfield were Professor with 204 employees, Associate professor with 198 employees, and Assistant professor with 162 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri State University-Springfield were Office and Administrative Support with 251 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 202 employees, and Service with 185 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Missouri State University-Springfield was Male Professor with 127 employees, Female Associate professor with 105 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 104 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Missouri State University-Springfield.

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