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Is Missouri State a Good School for the Money?

Top 10% National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$116,915 Avg Total Cost

Missouri State University - Springfield Value Report

What is a Missouri State degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Missouri State with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Very Good Value Nationwide

Top 10% National Value
Top 20% National Quality
Bargain Price

Missouri State University - Springfield is ranked #182 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

The quality education Missouri State University - Springfield provides combined with keeping costs low makes this school underpriced and a great value. That's why Missouri State earned their #182 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  182 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  91.88 out of 100
Overpriced
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $116,915 in Total

The Missouri State time to graduate is about 4.5 years and will cost an estimated $25,981 per year. This brings the total cost to 116,915.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$25,981
Average Years to Graduate4.5
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$116,915

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Missouri State net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Missouri State cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$75,960 In-State With Aid
$130,842 Avg Cost No Aid
4.5 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Missouri State.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$130,842#0F
All Students$116,915#182A
Only Students Receiving Aid$104,562#871B-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$102,240#F
All Students$88,313#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$75,960#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Missouri.

About 94% of Missouri State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Missouri State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Missouri State cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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