Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Missouri State University-Springfield reported a 91.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Missouri State University-Springfield is a public 4-year institution in Springfield, MO, with an SAT reference of 1150 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $17,613 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

91.1%

11,901 applicants

SAT reference

1150

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$17,613

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Missouri State University-Springfield

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)99011501270
ACT (composite, 1–36)192225

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

57.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

77.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$49,827

Student Body

13,313

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Missouri State University-Springfield, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,718
$30,001 – $48,000$13,529
$48,001 – $75,000$14,905
$75,001 – $110,000$18,770
$110,000+$20,576

Top Majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing692
Education462
Health Professions294
Psychology252
Visual & Performing Arts205
Social Sciences193
Computer & Information Sciences162
Biological & Biomedical Sciences162
Agriculture & Natural Resources116
Communication & Journalism111

Financial Aid at Missouri State University-Springfield

About Missouri State University-Springfield

Official website: https://www.missouristate.edu/

Admissions: https://www.missouristate.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri State University-Springfield

What is the acceptance rate at Missouri State University-Springfield?

Missouri State University-Springfield reported a 91% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 11,901. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Missouri State University-Springfield?

The historical 91% acceptance rate suggests Missouri State University-Springfield was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Missouri State University-Springfield?

The imported historical records for Missouri State University-Springfield include an SAT reference value of 1150 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Missouri State University-Springfield?

The stored historical average net price at Missouri State University-Springfield is $17,613 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 94%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,193 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Missouri State University-Springfield is 58%. its stored first-year retention rate is 77%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $49,827. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Missouri State University-Springfield test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Missouri State University-Springfield?

Missouri State University-Springfield's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Missouri State University-Springfield's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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