by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 19,621 undergraduates in 2020, Missouri State is a very large, public university located in Springfield, Missouri. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Missouri State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Missouri State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Missouri State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Missouri State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Missouri State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Missouri State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Missouri State for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Missouri State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Missouri State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Missouri State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 19,621 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 13,128 (66.9%). Part-time attendance was 6,493 (33.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 13,128 | 6,493 | 19,621 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Missouri State is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Missouri State #1505 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Missouri State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Missouri State Diversity Guide.
Missouri State has a total of 433 student athletes, 204 men and 229 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $13,605,468 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $13,605,468 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Missouri State University - Springfield Athletics