Missouri State By The Numbers
Our 27,000+ students can explore a wide range of well-established academic programs. They find a welcoming, supportive campus.
Students enrolled
27,083
students were enrolled in the Missouri State University system in fall 2025.
Springfield campus enrollees
25,238
students were enrolled on the Springfield campus in fall 2025.
West Plains campus enrollees
1,997
students were enrolled on the West Plains campus in fall 2025. 152 students were enrolled on both campuses.
Employed, enlisted or enrolled
86.9%
of our graduates are employed, enlisted or enrolled in more school within six months
of graduation.
Graduate students
3,590
graduate students in fall 2025.
International students
1,448
students are from outside the U.S.
Business majors
4,547
students majoring in business.
Health profession majors
4,528
students majoring in a health profession.
Education majors
1,607
students majoring in education.
Online programs
100+
fully online degree and certificate programs.
Degrees and certificates awarded
6,411
degrees and certificates awarded in the 2024–25 academic year.
Doctoral degrees awarded
1,583
doctoral degrees have been awarded by MSU.
Employees
2,932
employees on the Springfield campus; 3,214 in the university system including West Plains.
Gifts, grants and external funding
$64+ million
in gifts, grants and external funding was awarded to support MSU’s research, education
and projects in FY 2025.
Jobs generated
3,300+
jobs have been generated through MSU’s IDEA Commons.