Student Outcome Data
The Office of Assessment has used National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) to develop a transparency framework for university assessment. This Student Outcome Data page includes key data points that highlight priority items related to student achievement and outcomes.
Accreditation
The University’s regional accreditation is through the Higher Learning Commission. On a 10-year review cycle, Missouri State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or its predecessor, North Central Association since 1915. HLC accreditation is for the entire University not specific academic programs. HLC accreditation documents from the 2015 site visit and Notification of accreditation letters are available to view on the Accreditations page from the Office of the Provost.
Student characteristics
Missouri State takes pride in welcoming students from across the country and the world. In 2018, Bears originated from 49 states as well as territories of Puerto Rico, Military overseas, the Trust Territories and the Virgin Islands (2,623 students) and 73 foreign countries (1,226 students). The Enrollment page includes percentages of undergraduates by gender, in-state or out-of-state, age, income, and ethnicity.
Student achievement
The university measures student achievement through completion/graduation rates, retention rates, pass rates on licensure exams, student activity after graduation for both undergraduate and graduate programs, General Education assessment and outcomes from assessment of the Public Affairs Mission.
Completion/graduation rates
Missouri State strives to provide all students with the tools and help they need to complete their degree program. The university measures student success and progress through completion/graduation rates, which can be found on our Student Success page on the KPI Dashboard.
Retention rates
Another measure of student achievement is retention. To view retention rates of first-year undergraduate students visit the Key Performance Indicators Student Success page.
Licensure rates
The Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) requires the university to report licensure rates as one of our State Performance Funding Measures. Additionally, some Missouri State students take certification or licensure exams and may be required to pass these exams prior to graduation. Examples are included below.
- Athletic Training
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- National Counselor Exam (NCE)
- Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
- Registered Dietitian (RD)
Discipline-specific exams
In many programs at Missouri State University, students are required to take discipline-specific standardized exams to demonstrate their mastery within those disciplines. The primary assessment tools used for this purpose are the ETS® Major Field Tests, the Area of Concentration Achievement Tests (ACAT), locally developed exams, and, in the past, the Praxis Series™.