Missouri State University recognizes the rigor of the International Baccalaureate Program and is pleased to reward IB students for their hard work and dedication in achieving academic excellence. For this reason students may earn credit by achieving certain scores in subject areas that have been reviewed by academic programs at Missouri State. In addition, students who have participated in an IB program may benefit through a variety of opportunities available at Missouri State.

Admission to Missouri State
Students who receive an IB diploma will automatically qualify for admission to Missouri State University.

Scholarships
If you apply for admission by March 1 and receive an IB diploma you will qualify for the Board of Governors Scholarship. This scholarship is equal to the amount of basic fees for 32 credit hours per year. For non-residents, it also includes a full waiver of out-of-state fees. The amount is adjusted annually. The scholarship will be awarded upon receipt of the IB transcript showing that you have earned an IB diploma. If you hold an IB diploma prior to your initial enrollment at Missouri State, you will qualify for the Governors Scholarship for eight full semesters. If you do not qualify initially but retake IB exams in accordance with IB policy and qualify subsequently, you will qualify for the Governors Scholarship for eight semesters minus the number of  MSU semesters (fall and spring) that you have already completed. 

Many of our students who participated in the International Baccalaureate program already qualify for scholarships based on their outstanding academic records. To view current academic, departmental and general scholarships, please visit our scholarship web page.

Admission to the Honors College
If you have an IB diploma and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher, you will qualify for admission to the Honors College. The purpose of Honors College is to provide students with intellectual opportunities beyond those generally found in the more traditional programs, including smaller and enriched classes, direct contact with outstanding faculty members, and the option to pursue their own intellectual, research and creative interests.

Study Away
Many of our IB students are interested in opportunities to study abroad and Missouri State recognizes the importance of international education. Students enrolled in study-away programs approved for credit by Missouri State may be eligible to apply federal, state and institutional financial aid toward program costs. Both long-term and short-term loan programs are available to allow students the opportunity to study abroad. For more information visit the Study Away web page or call 417-836-6368.

* Students with a score of 7 on a language Standard Level exam may contact the Department of Modern & Classical Languages to complete an assessment exam to be tested out of FRN 202 or SPN 202 and receive 12 hours of credit.
** A GEP designation means the course does not have a specific equivalent but is applicable toward Missouri State’s general education program.

While every effort is made to keep this list up to date, courses may be added or deleted at any time.

The International Baccalaureate Program Brochure  [pdf] may be downloaded and printed.

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