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Show the world what you can do

Welcome to the land of the Bears

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How to make the most of campus

Our main campus is packed with research labs, athletic facilities, landmark traditions and anything an institution with this much energy would need to empower even more.

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Who calls our community home

Pioneers and go-getters. Cultivators and globe-trotters. We come from all over. And together, we rally our energy toward bettering our world.

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Why we can’t get enough of Springfield

It’s a growing business center with the conveniences of the big city, and the welcoming feel of a small town.

Where hard work meets the real world, head on

Highly motivated learners yearn to grow, explore and succeed. They come to Missouri State because it’s exactly where they find the support and resources to fuel that drive. In our one-on-one academic environment, you’ll be inspired to put theory into action. You’ll be connected to internships and service learning opportunities at every turn. Here is where you find everything you need to take your passions and make a path entirely your own.

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Tracking the change-makers

The bright business minds. Dedicated nurses and transformative teachers. Coaches, actors and musicians. So many great leaders get their start at Missouri State. From here, our graduates go out into the world and hit the ground running. They step into their respective industries as ethical leaders, empowered to make their way as drivers of change and dependable professionals.

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We hear you loud and clear

We know college is a major investment. For more than 100 years, we’ve believed that a quality education should be within financial reach of all students. That’s why you’ll find that our total costs are lower than those elsewhere. By reducing your costs, you can focus on what matters most: your education.

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Search scholarships

Find out what you’re eligible for.

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Explore your aid options

Make the most out of your financial aid options and map out a plan that fits you.

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Work and learn

Apply for part-time work and build your résumé to help cover your costs.

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Know your costs

Calculate your costs using our net price calculator.

2018 – 19 national undergraduate tuition averages vs. Missouri State

Private
$34,740
National average tuition and fees for four-year colleges
Out-of-state public
$25,620
National average tuition and fees for four-year colleges
In-state public
$9,970
In-state average tuition and fees for four-year colleges
Missouri State
$7,376
2018 – 19 MSU tuition and fees for Missouri residents

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Making your story at Missouri State

The Missouri State name knows no bounds. Students come to us from all over the world, and from a wide variety of experiences. Of course, every student’s story doesn’t start the same. So we’re here to help you get your statement thought out, squared away and seen through.

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Future freshmen

Your journey is just getting started. Your first year is all about finding your footing and standing up on your own.

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Transfer students

You’re here to push all your hard work even further. By transferring to Missouri State, you’ll gain more resources, more connections and more experiences on your college journey.

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Graduate students

As a graduate student, you can stake your claim in a research endeavor that matters — to your own career and to the larger world.

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International students

Provides information for prospective international students

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Veteran/military students

Assists veterans or their dependents

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Adult/non-traditional students

Outlines special services for students who are married, with children, or 22 years of age or older

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Readmitted students

Assists undergraduate students who have previously attended Missouri State and wish to return

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Nondegree-seeking students

Lists options for taking classes without seeking a degree

You got in. Now, let’s get you here.

You’ve done the hard work. Now that you’re in, there are a few more things you’ll need to do so we can solidify your standing and get you set up on campus. We’re here to work with you, answer your questions and get you started. You’re that much closer to making your statement.

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Come talk with us

No matter where you’re at in the application process, we’re here to answer any of your questions, talk through options and help you get on your way to making your statement.

Address
Missouri State University
Freshman Admission
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897
Telephone
417-836-5517
Email
info@missouristate.edu