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Make Your Missouri Statement

It's your time to be heard.

What's new at MSU

Discover what's possible

Behind every door, there's an opportunity. At MSU, we're committed to helping you find your gateway.
Academics

Majors and programs

An education at Missouri State prepares you for lifetime success. Whether you need a major, graduate degree or certificate, our programs are built to meet your needs.
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Experience campus
Take a tour - in person or virtual

You can explore campus from anywhere. Set a time to visit in person, explore campus yourself on a virtual tour or join others on a Zoom info session. Discover the places where you’ll live, learn and hang out.

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Careers
Explore career outcomes

Ready to take your place in a bigger world, and be a part of a bigger conversation? With a degree from Missouri State, you will.

What sets us apart

professional doctoral programs

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Plus 90+ undergraduate majors, 60+ graduate programs, 170+ certificates and 37 degree types.
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Diversity

27%

Increase in underrepresented groups over the past five years
Learn about diversity initiatives
Admissions

23,618

Students enrolled at the Missouri State, Springfield campus
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Access

Help for your academic journey

Your access to Missouri State is better than ever. Apply for free. Get free dual credit. Take online classes. Find out how easy it is to become a Bear.

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Explore scholarships and financial aid

Find out what's available to you.

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Apply for free

Undergraduates can apply for free on our website or the Common App.

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Earn dual credit

Qualified students can earn free college credit while in high school.

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Discover Bear POWER

Check out the inclusive program that makes college possible for all.

  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    No business like show business

    Kendall Vowels wants to make the magic happen. With her degree, she can do that anywhere.

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    Kendall Vowels in a red shirt posing outside of Glass Hall on campus.
  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    Ready to serve his community

    Designing highways and bridges isn't enough for Luther Harris. He wants to bring a fresh mindset into civil engineering.

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    Gabe Purdy inside O’Reilly Clinical Health Sciences Center on Missouri State campus.
  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    Protecting the animals

    For Jacqueline Durant, each day on the job offers something new. It's why she can't wait to become a veterinarian.

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    Jacqueline Durant petting a black and white cat while smiling at the camera.

What’s new at Missouri State

Discover the latest stories, upcoming events and other things going on in our community. From alumni across the world to students right here in Springfield, stay in the know about everything Missouri State.

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Party with the Bears at homecoming

Celebrate MSU pride at homecoming, held Oct. 28-29 this year. We can't wait to welcome you home.
Tim Foote and Mike Oldham, Missouri State alumni and donors to the College of Business.

Investing in the future of business Bears
Dr. Ron Malega, associate professor of geography at Missouri State University, works with other volunteers on a housing upgrade project.

Why every block has its own story
A group of media, journalism and film (MJF) students from Missouri State at work on a movie set.

The reviews are in: MJF students excel
Dr. Paul Durham, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University.

A sweet solution for migraine woes

Mark your calendar

Find out what's coming up and how you can get involved.

October

1-31

LGBTQ History Month
Join the celebration
October

9

Chorale Concert
Enjoy the show
October

11

Faculty and Staff Free Portrait Days
Look your best
Onward, Upward

When you give back, we all move forward

Go Onward, Upward