Missouri State University-Springfield

Missouri State University-Springfield is a public four-year institution located in Springfield, Missouri, a midsize city in the Ozarks region. The university enrolls 26,493 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 57% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 79% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a comprehensive range of technical, health, and professional programs at the associate and bachelor's levels. Health programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both associate and bachelor's levels, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Athletic Training/Trainer at both levels, Physician Associate/Assistant, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management. Technical and engineering programs include Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Engineering/Industrial Management, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance.

As one of Missouri's largest public universities, Missouri State University serves a broad student population from across the state and region. Its extensive health sciences and technical programs align with the workforce needs of southwestern Missouri and the broader Ozarks economy, where healthcare and manufacturing remain key employment sectors.