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Missouri State University
Southwest Missouri State University is a multi-campus metropolitan university system with a statewide mission in public affairs whose purpose is to develop educated persons while focusing on five themes: professional education, health, business and economic development, creative arts, and science and the environment.
General Information
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Contact Information 901 S National, Springfield, MO 65897 www.missouristate.edu info@missouristate.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Missouri State University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 17,499 (14,515 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Midsize |
| Undergraduate Student Age 96% under 25, 15% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $30 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 7,291 | ||
| Percent admitted | 77 | 0 | 0 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 153 | 6 |
| ACT | 2672 | 96 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $5,738 | $5,454 | $5,128 |
| Out-of-State | $10,658 | $10,374 | $9,748 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,501 | $5,294 | $5,050 |
| Other | $3,401 | $3,352 | $3,322 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,501 | $5,294 | $5,050 |
| Other | $3,401 | $3,352 | $3,322 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,401 | $3,352 | $3,322 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $15,440 | $14,900 | $14,300 |
| Off Campus | $15,440 | $14,300 | |
| Off Campus with Family | $9,939 | $9,250 | |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $20,360 | $19,820 | $18,920 |
| Off Campus | $20,360 | $18,920 | |
| Off Campus with Family | $14,859 | $13,870 | |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Former faculty, staff members to be recognized with Wall of Fame honors
Oct 6 2008
Five former Missouri State University faculty and staff members will be honored during the university’s annual Wall of Fame ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Plaster Student Union, Ballroom West.
'OzarksWatch Video Magazine' celebrates 10th year of production
Oct 3 2008
“OzarksWatch Video Magazine,” a television series highlighting the history and culture of the Ozarks, recently completed its 10th season of production.
Aug 22 2008
I’m sorry, why do we still have trouble telling the difference between a coach and a disciplinary board? » by Nora in: Campus news Embarrassed by a series of athlete arrests last year, Missouri State has just issued three conduct policies that apply to all their athletes. Sounds like a good idea to me, and the first part of the code of conduct sounds promising: The...
Aug 11 2008
When I worked at the hospital (Cox North Food Service), my day had a very set routine. There were about seven different positions one could have, but you began with the position they thought you were best suited for (though, of course, it depended as well on what they needed most at the time) and you were trained on successive positions as you mastered those that came before. I began...
