Description

We welcome over 1,300 international students from more than 80 different nations in the world every year. The entire student body of the University counts to more than 19,000. The University's International Services always goes one step further to meet your needs on a daily basis. As well as from the International Services, students receive personal attention from faculty members. Average class size is 27 for undergraduate level and 16 for graduate level. Your passion for the future matters to us. We assist you in following your passion and finding your place at Missouri State University.

Missouri State University is a comprehensive state university and is the Missouri second largest university. The University offers more than 150 undergraduate programs and 47 graduate programs. Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools a nationally recognized regional accrediting organization.

Highlights

History

* Missouri State University was founded in 1905.
* In 2005, the University's name changed to Missouri State University.

Location

* Missouri State's main campus is located in Springfield, Mo.
* Missouri State has three additional campuses in Mountain Grove, MO; West Plains, MO; and Dalian, China.

Public affairs

* The public affairs mission at Missouri State contains three components: ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.
* In 2008-09, more than 1,800 students participated in service-learning courses and contributed a total of 49,066 hours to government or not-for-profit organizations.
* Each year Missouri State hosts a Public Affairs Week and the Public Affairs Conference.

Global campus

* International Students: Missouri State is a global university, with 1,309 students from foreign countries.
* Hundreds of Missouri State students participate in study away programs each year.

Colleges

* Missouri State has six academic colleges: College of Arts and Letters, College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Health and Human Services, College of Humanities and Public Affairs, College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Faculty and staff

* The University employs nearly 4,000 faculty and staff members.
* Nearly 90 percent of our full-time ranked faculty members have the most advanced degree available in their field.

Funding and research

* Missouri State receives millions of dollars of grant funded research each year. It received 196 grants in Fiscal Year 2009, generating USD 20,901,035 in additional resources for the University. 2009 was the third-consecutive year Missouri State exceeded USD 20 million in sponsored programs.

Athletics

* Missouri State competes in Division I athletics.
* Missouri State teams have made 40 NCAA championship appearances since moving to Division I in the 1982-83 season.

University Attributes

More than 150 undergraduate programs and 47 graduate programs

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelors
• Diploma/Certification
• Master of Arts
• Master of Science
• Masters
• Masters of Fine Arts
• MBA

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 21,314

Program Fees Include:

12 months total

Tuition
Living Expenses
Insurance
Books
Computer Fee
Student Activity Fee

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 Weeks

Missouri State University's Mission Statement

Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons.

Year Founded

1905