Missouri State By The Numbers
Our 25,000+ students can explore a wide range of well-established academic programs.
They find a welcoming, supportive campus.
Students enrolled
25,935
MSU had 25,935 students were enrolled in the Missouri State University system in fall
2023.
Springfield campus enrollees
24,224
MSU had 24,224 students enrolled on the Springfield campus in fall 2023.
West Plains campus enrollees
1,779
MSU had 1,779 students enrolled on the West Plains campus in fall 2023 — with 68 students
enrolled on both campuses.
Employed, enlisted or enrolled
93.7%
93.7% of graduates are employed, enlisted or enrolled in more school within six months
of graduation.
Graduate students
4,295
MSU recorded 4,295 graduate students in fall 2023 — a new record!
International students
1,901
MSU recorded 1,901 students from outside the U.S. in fall 2023.
Business majors
4,890
MSU recorded 4,890 students majoring in business.
Health profession majors
4,452
MSU recorded 4,452 students majoring in a health profession.
Education majors
1,886
MSU recorded 1,886 students majoring in education.
Online programs
100+
MSU has over 100 fully online degree and
certificate programs.
certificate programs.
Degrees and certificates awarded
6,510
MSU had 6,510 degrees and certificates awarded in the 2022-23 academic year.
Doctoral degrees awarded
1,282
Over 1,1282 doctoral degrees have been awarded by MSU.
Employees
2,895
Missouri State has over 2,895 employees.
Gifts, grants and external funding
$129+ million
Over $129+ million in gifts, grants and external funding was awarded to support MSU’s
research, education and projects in the 2022-23 year.
Jobs generated
3,000+
Over 3,000+ jobs have been generated through MSU’s IDEA Commons.