Missouri State University-Springfield
Missouri State University-Springfield is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in an urban area, in Springfield.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 23,697 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,237 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,492 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Missouri State University-Springfield's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,300, and fees were $1,006. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,740 and $1,006 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students23,697 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 9 | 24 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 132 miles radius of Missouri State University-Springfield
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Missouri Southern State University
65 miles away |
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Pittsburg State University
79 miles away |
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University of Arkansas
92 miles away |
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University of Central Missouri
111 miles away |
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Lincoln University
112 miles away |
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Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
122 miles away |
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Columbia Public Schools
128 miles away |
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Northeastern State University
129 miles away |
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University of Missouri-Columbia
131 miles away |
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Arkansas Tech University
132 miles away |
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DePaul University
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1915 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 10/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
84%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1020 to 1245 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $210/credit | |
| In State Students | $210/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $458/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $268/credit | |
| In State Students | $268/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $539/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $20,610 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,700 | $14,700 | $32,060 |
| BSN | 125 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $57,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $13,400 | $13,400 | $26,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Missouri State University-Springfield's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,157 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $924 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,143 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $3,185 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,441 |
| Private Loans | 9% | $8,709 |
$15,173
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,479 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,865 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,352 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$17,164 |
| Over $110,000$18,386 |
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Student Population
20,364
Undergrads
3,333
Graduates
13,926
Women
9,771
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
80% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
