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Make Your Missouri Statement

It's your time to be heard.
What's new at MSU

Your door awaits

Behind every door, there's an opportunity. At Missouri State, our focus is on opening doors to welcome students everywhere.

 

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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Aerial view of campus featuring Carrington Hall.
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

7

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
CAREER OUTCOMES

92%

Of graduates report successful employment or continuing education after graduation. 
Ensure your success
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

    Powering the next generation of vehicles

    What’s under the hood? Ana Torres can tell you.

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    Ana Torrees a mechanical engineering major
  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    Jumping from the track to the clinic

    Whether he’s treating athletes, training future PTs or setting a good example, William Smith wants to be the best clinician he can be.

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    William Smith is class president of the Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    Adding a fresh face to engineering

    For Cassidy Johnson, teaching is just the start for future electrical engineer.

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    Cassidy Johnson a fresh face in engineering

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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Bright futures ahead

In and out of the classroom, these Bears shine. Meet the 2022-23 Citizen Scholars.
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Teaming up for more scholarships
Dr. Gabriel Ondetti, the Clif and Gail Smart professor of political science and director of the Master of International Affairs program at Missouri State University.

What taxation tells us about a country
Kennedy Keller, a graduate of the economics program, wearing her commencement gown outside of Strong Hall.

She gets paid to crunch the numbers
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Revamp your teaching career in just one year

Mark your calendar

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

February

22

Job and Internship Career Expo
Connect with employers
February

27

MarCom Training Week
Make your message heard
March

2-5

Arch Madness
Cheer on the Bears