Our Community: Springfield
Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri
166,000+ people live in the city limits
456,000+ people live in the five-county metropolitan statistical area
Temperature averages:
- Spring 45°-67° F
- Summer 65°-88° F
- Fall 46°-67° F
- Winter 24°-45° F
Your playground: The Ozarks region
We are located in the Ozarks, a place known for natural beauty and outdoor activities. We can even help you get out and explore: MSU students can rent canoes, kayaks, sleeping bags, tents and other outdoor equipment from Campus Recreation.
Free shuttle
See Springfield from the Bear Line! Catch a free shuttle. They go all around campus — including the downtown buildings.
My Springfield: students’ favorite things to do
“My favorite thing to do in town is attend Springfield Cardinals baseball games.”
Thomar Orr
Accounting major from Chesterfield, Missouri
“I really love going to the monthly First Friday Art Walks to check out the creative side of Springfield. Sometimes there is even live music on the square!”
Samantha Siebert
Mass media/media production major from Fenton, Missouri
“Grab some friends and go downtown to get food! There is great sushi, doughnuts, gelato and much more.”
Tyler Adams
Finance major from Mokane, Missouri
“I love using the Ozark Greenways trails, which are all around Springfield, as my running trails. They’re popular spots for cycling, and I’m personally a huge fan of seeing people walking their dogs on the trails!”
Richard Garcia
Marketing major from Marshall, Missouri
“I love the plethora of thrift stores in Springfield. I thrift nearly every weekend!”
Macy Hankel
Middle school education major from Rogersville, Missouri
“I love discovering new restaurants around town. They never fail to surprise me!”
Kien Nguyen
English/literature major from Hanoi, Vietname