What it means to be a Bear
Missouri State can prepare you to lead in both your career and community.
Although we’re a big state university, you’ll find a close-knit community of students
from everywhere. You can join organizations, take part in traditions, live on campus,
cheer for the Bears and more.



What makes us Missouri State
We are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and other agencies.

95+
Undergraduate majors with 170+ options

100+
Online degrees and certificate programs

100+
certificates to personalize your degree
In addition, we have 65+ graduate programs with 85+ options and 40+ accelerated graduate programs (you can earn credit toward a master's or doctoral degree while completing your bachelor's degree).
Learn about life on and near campus


Wonder what it's like to be on campus? Brenden, a nursing major, will give you a glimpse
into his schedule.
His involvement on campus includes:
- Director of health and wellness with Student Government Associations (SGA)
- Student Nursing Organization
- Bearpawcalypse athletics fan group