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Missouri State University, situated in Springfield, Missouri, is the 2nd largest university of the state in terms of student enrollment. The main campus is set on nearly 225 acres of land. Apart from its central campus, the university also has a research campus in Mountain Grove, and a 2-year branch campus situated in West Plains. The academic divisions of the university include:
The sports teams of Missouri State University are nicknamed the Bears. The official colors are white and maroon. The university has basketball, golf, baseball, football, cross country, track, field hockey, and volleyball teams. Blake Ahearn, current NBA player; Jim Bohannon, radio talk show host; and actress Kathleen Turner all graduated from this university.
Missouri State is located in a medium-sized city, in Springfield, MO. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Missouri State top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study business and management.
The admissions department at Missouri State does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Missouri State offers classes to 19,348 students (15,920 full-time equivalent).
The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Missouri Valley Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Missouri State University
901 S National
Springfield, MO 65897
General Phone: (417) 836-5000
http://www.missouristate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,062 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, business, MIS, business administration, entrepreneurship, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 596 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, school counseling, history teaching, English teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 324 | English, sociology, history, technical and business writing, political science, anthropology, economics, international relations, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 212 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Media | 181 | communication studies, mass communication, public relations, journalism, political communication |
| Family and Social Work | 178 | social work, family studies, social service professions, housing, public administration, child development, family and consumer science |
| Science | 170 | biology, call and molecular biology, chemistry, geology, natural sciences, geological and earth sciences, physics, biological and physical sciences, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 108 | audiology and speech pathology, physician assistant, radiographer, audiology, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 96 | parks and recreation studies, dietitian, athletic trainer, health and fitness, exercise science |
| Hospitality | 83 | hospitality management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 73 | criminology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 66 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nursing administration |
| Construction Trades | 55 | apparel and textiles |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 47 | construction management |
| Fine Arts | 37 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Animal Science and Care | 35 | animal science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 28 | drama, dance |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 27 | wildlife management |
| Music | 27 | music, music performance |
| Religion and Philosophy | 27 | religion, philosophy |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 26 | agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 22 | horticultural science, agronomy, plant sciences |
| Design | 21 | design and visual communication |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer science |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | industrial production tech |
| Medicine | 15 | public health, gerontology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 15 | multimedia |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering management, materials science |
| Art Studies | 11 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Architecture and Planning | 9 | urban planning |
| Medical Administration | 7 | health care facilities management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | physical sciences tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Missouri State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,795 | 106 |
| Master's degree | 773 | 43 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 31 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 18 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Missouri State had a total enrollment of 19,348 students (15,920 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 89% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
Missouri State offers campus housing for 4,000 of its 15,920 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,538 | 5,582 | 74% | 2,568 | 46% |
| Men | 3,120 | 2,310 | 74% | 1,083 | 47% |
| Women | 4,418 | 3,272 | 74% | 1,485 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 4% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,256 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,836 |
| Room and board | $ 6,050 |
| Room charge | $ 3,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,500 |
Financial Aid:
Missouri State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 250300)
Missouri State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 295 | 152 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 75 | 63 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 106 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 23 | $111,055 | 8 | $94,829 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $97,256 | 9 | $83,853 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $73,946 | 5 | $77,117 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $49,457 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 8 | $52,361 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 36 | $100,656 | 35 | $73,288 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 169 | $76,450 | 62 | $74,393 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 80 | $60,575 | 56 | $59,072 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 78 | $58,959 | 66 | $52,480 |
| Instructor | academic year | 37 | $37,033 | 90 | $35,866 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $39,000 | 12 | $47,455 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 367 | $64,992 | 286 | $53,082 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Track | Missouri Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 221 | 169 | 390 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Track | 24 | 26 | 50 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 63 | 127 | 190 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Insurance
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
Materials Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Cartography
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Political Communication
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Missouri State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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