From your hometown to the Ozarks
What's life like at Missouri State?
- Choose from 170+ majors and areas of study to match your goals.
- Get involved with one of 375+ student organizations to help you find your people.
- Make yourself at home with residence halls, dining and staff support that make settling in easy.
- Participate in Division I athletics and plenty of Bear pride.
- Use our free campus shuttle, the Bear Line, to get anywhere on or near campus.
- Study abroad with 50+ destinations to choose from.
- Stay connected through our parent and family programs.
Campus culture and student life
Student and alumni stories
We think MO State is great, but don't just take our word for it. Read stories from
real students and graduates.
Carly Hendrickson
Prairie Village, KS
Major: Construction management
“I’ve gained valuable experience by getting involved in volunteer opportunities and young professional groups.”
Charles Rhodes
Los Angelos, CA
Major: History
“I really love Missouri State’s campus, how compact it is. I also like when you’re walking near the fountain and everything.”
Majors and programs
Where hard work meets the real world, head on
You’ll learn from faculty who bring real experience to the classroom — from NASA,
Broadway, Wall Street and beyond. At Missouri State, every program is grounded in
our public affairs mission and built to help you grow as a learner and a leader. Students connect with internships,
service-learning projects and hands-on opportunities that turn classroom knowledge
into real skills.
It’s why 92% of our graduates report successful employment or continuing education after graduation.
It’s why 92% of our graduates report successful employment or continuing education after graduation.
Welcome to the Land of the Bears
Why Bears love Springfield
Missouri State University is located in Springfield, Missouri, the third largest city in the state. Springfield
gives you the perfect blend of big-city amenities and outdoor recreation — making
it a welcoming place to study, explore and grow.
- #2 nationwide best cost of living for young people
- Top 100 foodie city with local flavors students love
- Hammocking, trails and quick access to the outdoors
- Concerts, arts, museums and downtown entertainment
- Nearly 1,500 shopping options across the city plus more across the southwest Missouri
Experience the Midwest
How far is Missouri State from nearby cities?
Distance from major cities that border Missouri:
- Kansas City, Kansas - 2.5-hour drive
- Tulsa, Oklahoma – 2.5-hour drive
- Fayetteville, Arkansas – 2.5-hour drive
- Des Moines, Iowa – 5-hour drive
- Dallas, Texas – 6.75-hour drive
- Chicago, Illinois – 7.5-hour drive
Springfield also offers 13 direct flights to cities across the country through our regional airport.
Visit campus
See Missouri State your way
Tour campus in person or start with our virtual tour. Customize your visit, connect
with admissions and see what it's like to live like a Bear.
