Two ways to qualify
1
Academic standing
Your GPA may qualify you to receive in-state tuition.
2
Continue the Tradition
If your family members have attended MSU, you can continue the tradition and receive in-state tuition.
Just for out-of-state students
Go Mo State Scholarship
Out-of-state students with a high school GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale will
be considered for the Go Mo State Scholarship. This award can be renewed for up to
five years to cover the cost of out-of-state tuition. This scholarship carries a $50,000
value.
See how our in-state tuition compares to other universities.
Cultural Experiences, Athletic Events, Festivals and More
Springfield is Easy to Love
Missouri State is a welcoming community located in Springfield, the third largest city in Missouri. You’ll find all the amenities
of a big city – cultural experiences, athletic events and festivals – in the heart
of the Ozarks. These features keep our community lively and active, making it easy
to call Springfield “home.”
Successful outcomes
92%
92% of undergraduates continue their education or start their careers within six months
of graduating.
Bears across the U.S.
50
Bears come from all 50 states to study at Missouri State.
Out of state Bears
20%
About 20% of students come from out of state to study in Springfield.
Located in the heart of the Ozarks
Convenient travel
Distance from major cities that border Missouri:
- Des Moines, Iowa – 5-hour drive
- Kansas City, Kansas - 2.5-hour drive
- Tulsa, Oklahoma – 2.5-hour drive
- Dallas, Texas – 6.75-hour drive
- Fayetteville, Arkansas – 2.5-hour drive
- Chicago, Illinois – 7.5-hour drive