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Make Your Missouri Statement

It's your time to be heard.

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
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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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  • 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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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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Searching for colleges? Come see us

Register for Summer Visit Day and take in the land of Bears. On a beautiful campus with friendly people and awesome programs, you won't regret it.
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Explore the hotspot for online master's degrees
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Fighting against hidden foes
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Dream big at Tent Theatre this summer
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This future engineer is making big waves

Mark your calendar

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

July

10

Summer Carillon Series: Dr. Jeremy Chesman
Enjoy the music
July

12

Faculty and Staff Free Portrait Days
Look your best
July

22

Summer Visit Day
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Onward, Upward

When you give back, we all move forward

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