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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Missouri

Missouri State University-Springfield

Missouri State University-Springfield is a public college located in Springfield, Missouri, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Missouri State University-Springfield is $5,760. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $11,520. The college offers Master’s degrees in 54 different degree areas, with 22 Master’s degrees offered online. Missouri State University-Springfield enrolls 4,088 graduate students, with 57% part-time students, 47% online students, and 21% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.missouristate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
1,740 full-time
2,348 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,935
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:867
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:725
  • Online students
    47%
  • Male/Female
    37% / 63%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$5,760
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$11,520
  • Application fee:$55
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,098
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$320
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,098
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$640
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,279 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
38 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:33
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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