Missouri State University
Founded 1905
President Clif Smart (President)
Fees USD 8,118
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Missouri State University is a public university founded in 1905 in Springfield, Missouri — the Queen City of the Ozarks. Enrolling 23,000 students, Missouri State is known for business (College of Business — AACSB-accredited), education, nursing, agriculture, and public affairs programs.
Colleges
- College of Business — AACSB-accredited; top business school in Southwest Missouri
- College of Education — Teacher preparation for the Ozarks region
- Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing for Southwest Missouri healthcare
- College of Agriculture — Agriculture programs for Missouri’s farming economy
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~81% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,118