Missouri University of Science and Technology

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$13,008

25.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,414

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.1%

8,181 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,156

84.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

63.6%

898 Graduates

About

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in Phelps County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Missouri University of Science and Technology were Mechanical Engineering (203 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (115 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (114 degrees).

In 2023, 2,174 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri University of Science and Technology. 24.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,482 degrees), 12.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri University of Science and Technology is $13,008, which is $−17,995 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri University of Science and Technology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,346 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri University of Science and Technology is $13,008, which is $17,996 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,414.

In 2023, 86% of undergraduate students attending Missouri University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$13,008

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Missouri University of Science and Technology was $13,008. The cost of tuition at Missouri University of Science and Technology is $−17,996 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Missouri University of Science and Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,414

2023 Value

2.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Missouri University of Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,414. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Missouri University of Science and Technology grew by 2.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Missouri University of Science and Technology (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

$11,248

Room and Board

$832

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Missouri University of Science and Technology was of $11,248 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.99% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $832. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.39% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Missouri University of Science and Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Missouri University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.44% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Missouri University of Science and Technology (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 University of Science and Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1346 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 University of Science and Technology received 8,181 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 29.6% annual growth. Out of those 8,181 applicants, 5,978 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.1% acceptance rate.

There were 7,156 students enrolled at Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2023. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Missouri University of Science and Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 20%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,978

Accepted Out of 8,181

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Missouri University of Science and Technology was 73.1% (5,978 admissions from 8,181 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 81.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 29.6%, while admissions grew by 16.2%.

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

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2023)

122

Scores Submitted (2023)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 University of Science and Technology had a total enrollment of 7,156 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Missouri University of Science and Technology is 6,058 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,098. This means that 84.7% of students enrolled at Missouri University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Missouri University of Science and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.6% White, 5.16% Hispanic or Latino, 3.95% Asian, 2.95% Black or African American, 2.39% Two or More Races, 0.363% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.014% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Missouri University of Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (59.5%), followed by White Female (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (20%), followed by White Female (5.73%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,156 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri University of Science and Technology is 6,058 and the part-time enrollment is 1,098. This means that 84.7% of students enrolled at Missouri University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Missouri University of Science and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

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 University of Science and Technology was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Missouri University of Science and Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Missouri University of Science and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,623 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
369 enrolled students
Asian
283 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Missouri University of Science and Technology is 64.6% White, 5.16% Hispanic or Latino, 3.95% Asian, 2.95% Black or African American, 2.39% Two or More Races, 0.363% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.014% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 493 students (6.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,114 fewer women than men received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology is white (1,482 degrees awarded). There were 12.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Missouri University of Science and Technology is Mechanical Engineering (203 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (115 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (114 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Missouri University of Science and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (1,294 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (259 degrees), and Physical Sciences (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology are Software developers (1,104,399 people), Other managers (511,127 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (425,582 people), Civil engineers (313,772 people), and Mechanical engineers (235,056 people).

The most specialized majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2023 are Engineering (1,294 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (259 degrees), Physical Sciences (65 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (227 degrees), and History (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology are Engineering (1,294 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (259 degrees), Physical Sciences (65 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (227 degrees), and History (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology are Computer Systems Design (1,101,835 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (513,848 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (502,457 people), Elementary & secondary schools (404,465 people), and Construction (365,723 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Mechanical Engineering
203 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
115 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
114 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Missouri University of Science and Technology was Mechanical Engineering with 203 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,644

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

530

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,644 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri University of Science and Technology, which is 3.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (530).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Engineering & Industrial Management, which is 4.35 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Engineering & Industrial Management, which is 0.23 times less than the 209 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Missouri University of Science and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Missouri University of Science and Technology is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral 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, 0.78% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,482 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
121 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri University of Science and Technology is white (1,482 degrees awarded). There were 12.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

5.11% of degree recipients (111 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,135 degrees awarded
White Female
347 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri University of Science and Technology is white male (1,135 degrees awarded). There were 3.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (347 degrees).

Operations

Missouri University of Science and Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $258M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.9M (4.99%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Missouri University of Science and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 249M. Missouri University of Science and Technology employs 130 Professors, 105 Associate professors and 73 Assistant professors. Most academics at Missouri University of Science and Technology are Male Professor (100), Male Associate professor (71), and Male Assistant professor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri University of Science and Technology are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 157 employees, Service, with 142 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 140 employees.

Endowment

$258M

2023 Endowment

2.03%

growth from 2022

Missouri University of Science and Technology has an endowment valued at about $258M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Missouri University of Science and Technology grew 2.03% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $176M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Missouri University of Science and Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$23.8M - Federal
$11.9M - State
$124k - Local

As of 2023, Missouri University of Science and Technology received $23.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11.9M from state grants and contracts, and $124k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$106M

2023 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Missouri University of Science and Technology paid a median of $106M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($249M) and a 10.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.37% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.77% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$35.1M

Instructional Salaries

311

Number of Employees

In 2023, Missouri University of Science and Technology paid a total of $35.1M to 311 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

130 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

157 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Missouri University of Science and Technology were Professor with 130 employees, Associate professor with 105 employees, and Assistant professor with 73 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri University of Science and Technology were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 157 employees, Service with 142 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 140 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Missouri University of Science and Technology was Male Professor with 100 employees, Male Associate professor with 71 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 54 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

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