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Missouri State University
- 901 S National
- Springfield, MO 65897
- OPEID College Code: 00250300
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- General Phone: (417) 836-5000
- President: Michael T. Nietzel
- Website: www.missouristate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 19,348
- College Mascot: Bears
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,189 | 4,563 | 7,752 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,336 (73%) | 3,460 (76%) | 5,796 (75%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,120 (48%) | 1,529 (44%) | 2,649 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 111 | 4% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,524 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 21% | 9% | 32% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,706 | $3,091 | $2,076 | $3,885 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 135 | 81 | 85 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,228 | 4,002 | 3,437 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,988 | $5,738 | $5,454 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,976 | $10,658 | $10,374 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,890 | $5,501 | $5,294 |
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,401 | $3,352 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,178 | $15,440 | $14,900 |
| Out of State | $22,166 | $20,360 | $19,820 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,788 | $6,538 | $6,254 |
| Out of State | $12,776 | $11,458 | $11,174 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,788 | $6,538 | $6,254 |
| Out of State | $12,776 | $11,458 | $11,174 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 19,348 Undergraduate: 16,255 Graduate: 3,093
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,391 Female: 10,957
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,178 Female: 9,077
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,213 Female: 1,880
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 14,141 Part-Time: 5,207
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,760 Part-Time: 3,495
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,381 Part-Time: 1,712
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 650 | 3% |
| American Indian | 159 | 0.8% |
| Black | 500 | 3% |
| Asian | 298 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 328 | 2% |
| White | 16,527 | 85% |
| Unknown | 886 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,167 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,338 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,881 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,624 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,127 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 762 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 513 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 639 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 290 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,393 | 2,006 | 387 |
| Faculty Status | 1,104 | 775 | 329 |
| Tenured Faculty | 501 | 501 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 469 | - | 469 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,047 | 718 | 329 |
| Primarily Research | 20 | 20 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 73 | 73 | - |
| Other Professionals | 554 | 497 | 57 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 719 | 718 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 355 | 355 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 75 | 75 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 193 | 193 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,621 (629) | $62,239 (359) | $51,480 (270) |
| Professor | $71,616 (240) | $71,931 (175) | $70,767 (65) |
| Associate Professor | $58,273 (134) | $60,023 (77) | $55,910 (57) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,262 (124) | $56,375 (67) | $51,779 (57) |
| Instructor | $34,514 (130) | $33,924 (40) | $34,776 (90) |
| Lecturer | $31,595 (1) | - (-) | $31,595 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,276 (69) | $85,233 (44) | $71,550 (25) |
| Professor | $92,050 (32) | $93,766 (24) | $86,904 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $83,744 (17) | $87,767 (10) | $77,996 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,753 (12) | $63,784 (8) | $66,691 (4) |
| Instructor | $49,092 (8) | $55,972 (2) | $46,799 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,417 (698) | $63,058 (403) | $52,079 (295) |
| Professor | $72,051 (272) | $72,509 (199) | $70,804 (73) |
| Associate Professor | $59,427 (151) | $61,378 (87) | $56,774 (64) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,149 (136) | $55,928 (75) | $51,962 (61) |
| Instructor | $34,842 (138) | $34,489 (42) | $34,996 (96) |
| Lecturer | $31,595 (1) | - (-) | $31,595 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,663,549 | $1,866,872 | $1,796,677 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 432 | 194 | 238 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 391 | 194 | 197 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 82 | - | 82 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Soccer | 56 | 27 | 29 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 68 | 24 | 44 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $105,965 | $71,948 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $54,649 | $48,909 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 26 | 23 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 48% |
| Black | 53% |
| Asian | 55% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 45% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 49% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 36 | 61 |
| Liquor Related | 32 | 38 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 45 |
| Liquor Related | 27 | 29 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 49 | 42 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 6 |
| Burglary | 22 | 15 |
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