It's your journey. Your statement.

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It's your journey. Your statement.

Get ready to be a part of something bigger, and make it something better.
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Your statement starts with your academic choice. Immerse yourself in our outstanding academics. Missouri State has 170+ well-established programs.
At Missouri State, we know you live in the real world — and so should your education. You should have the chance to put your classroom learning into practice. That’s why we believe in experiences: Internships. Networking. Educational trips. And so much more.
Mama Bear. Papa Bear. Grandma Bear. Grandpa Bear. Guardian Bear. Sibling Bear. You all helped your student get to this point, and we won’t forget you as your Bear moves through Missouri State.

What sets us apart

professional doctoral programs

10

Plus 90+ undergraduate majors, 60+ graduate programs, 170+ certificates and 37 degree types.
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Students in the system

26,001

We’re a big state university but we won’t make you feel small.
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CAREER OUTCOMES

92%

Of graduates report successful employment or continuing education after graduation.
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Public Affairs
We do education differently
Where will you take the world, Citizen Bear? Thanks to our public affairs mission, you’ll find an emphasis on making the world a better place.