Missouri State By The Numbers
Our 24,000+ students can explore a wide range of well-established academic programs.
They find a welcoming, supportive campus.
Students enrolled
24,978
MSU had 24,978 students were enrolled in the Missouri State University system in fall
2022
Springfield campus enrollees
23,307
MSU had 23,307 students enrolled on the Springfield campus in fall 2022.
West Plains campus enrollees
1,744
MSU had 1,744 students enrolled on the West Plains campus in fall 2022 — with 73 students enrolled on both campuses.
Employed, enlisted or enrolled
91.9%
91.9% of graduates are employed, enlisted or enrolled in more school within six months
of graduation.
Graduate students
4,224
MSU recorded 4,224 graduate students in fall 2022 — a new record!
International students
1,885
MSU recorded 1,885 students from outside the U.S. in fall 2022.
Business majors
4,667
MSU recorded 4,667 students majoring in business.
Health profession majors
4,127
MSU recorded 4,127 students majoring in a health profession.
Education majors
2,178
MSU recorded 2,178 students majoring in education.
Online programs
100+
MSU has over 100 fully online degree and
certificate programs.
certificate programs.
Degrees and certificates awarded
5,900+
MSU had over 5,900 degrees and certificates awarded in the 2021-22 academic year.
Doctoral degrees awarded
1,100+
Over 1,100 doctoral degrees have been awarded by MSU.
Employees
2,800+
Missouri State has over 2,800 employees.
Gifts, grants and external funding
$60+ million
Over $60 million in gifts, grants and external funding was awarded to support MSU’s
research, education and projects last year.
Jobs generated
2,600+
Over 2,600 jobs have been generated through MSU’s IDEA Commons.