Missouri State University-Springfield
Public university · Springfield, MO · 13,313 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
91%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1020–1270
ACT (middle 50%)
19–26
Average net price
$17,270
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$25,632
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
59%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Missouri State University-Springfield?
Missouri State University-Springfield accepts about 91 of every 100 applicants (91%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1020 and 1270 on the SAT. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1020, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–26.
The latest federal data says Missouri State University-Springfield is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Missouri State University-Springfield's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Missouri State University-Springfield cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $25,632 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $17,270 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,128 for MO residents and $19,760 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,128
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,760
- Room & board$11,278
- Total cost of attendance$25,632
- Average net price after grants$17,270
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Social Sciences, Psychology.
Missouri State University-Springfield FAQ
- What is Missouri State University-Springfield's acceptance rate?
- 91% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1020–1270. Aim for 1270 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–26.
- Is Missouri State University-Springfield test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Missouri State University-Springfield is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Missouri State University-Springfield's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Missouri State University-Springfield cost?
- About $25,632 a year before aid; $17,270 on average after grants.
- What is Missouri State University-Springfield's FAFSA school code?
- 002503. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Missouri State University-Springfield receives your information.
- What is Missouri State University-Springfield's graduation rate?
- 59% of students finish within six years.
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