Talking Points

Students at Mo State having class outside on campus.

27,083 Students Strong

More than 27,000 students were enrolled in the Missouri State University system in fall 2025. These students come from all over Missouri and outside the state:

  • More than 7,400 students from greater Springfield
  • More than 4,000 students from greater St. Louis
  • More than 3,300 students from greater Kansas City
  • More than 21,00 students from every county in Missouri
  • More than 3,900 students from outside Missouri (including 88 foreign countries)

Our Graduates Join The Workforce

89.1% of our graduates are employed, enrolled, or enlisted within six months after graduation. MSU focuses on high quality academic programs in fields with significant employment demand.

  • Missouri State's College of Business is the largest in Missouri with 4,547 students.
  • 4,528 students are enrolled in professional health programs, 3,289 are enrolled in STEM fields and 3,246 are enrolled in communications, arts and public affairs programs. 

MSU Appreciates State Support

Last year, the General Assembly increased operating appropriations for public universities by 7%. This helped cover cost increases such as utilities, technology and employee compensation and benefits.

Missouri State University greatly appreciates the investment. MSU has reallocated $22 million in expenses and eliminated nearly 50 positions over the past five years. Without this increase in state funding received last year,  university leaders would have had to make further cuts and reduce services to students to fund mandatory cost increases.

This year, the Coordinating Board for Higher Education has recommended a core increase 
of 5% to offset cost increases driven by inflation and the need to address deferred maintenance on campuses. Missouri State University supports this request.