Missouri State By The Numbers
Our 26,000+ students can explore a wide range of well-established academic programs.
They find a welcoming, supportive campus.
Students enrolled
26,874
students were enrolled in the Missouri State University system in fall 2024.
Springfield campus enrollees
25,038
students were enrolled on the Springfield campus in fall 2024.
West Plains campus enrollees
1,942
students were enrolled on the West Plains campus in fall 2024. 106 students were enrolled on both campuses.
Employed, enlisted or enrolled
89.1%
of our graduates are employed, enlisted or enrolled in more school within six months
of graduation.
Graduate students
3,901
graduate students in fall 2024.
International students
1,723
students are from outside the U.S.
Business majors
4,675
students majoring in business.
Health profession majors
4,475
students majoring in a health profession.
Education majors
1,624
students majoring in education.
Online programs
100+
fully online degree and certificate programs.
Degrees and certificates awarded
6,398
degrees and certificates awarded in the 2023–24 academic year.
Doctoral degrees awarded
1,427
doctoral degrees have been awarded by MSU.
Employees
2,894
employees on the Springfield campus; 3,140 in the university system including West Plains.
Gifts, grants and external funding
$135+ million
in gifts, grants and external funding was awarded to support MSU’s research, education
and projects in FY 2024.
Jobs generated
3,300+
jobs have been generated through MSU’s IDEA Commons.