Missouri State University-Springfield's cost of attendance is listed at $25,048, but need-based aid significantly reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $13,718; middle-income families pay around $14,905; and higher-income families pay approximately $20,576.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,048 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,770 |
| Room and Board | $11,006 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,435 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,613 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,718 |
| $30–48k | $13,529 |
| $48–75k | $14,905 |
| $75–110k | $18,770 |
| $110k+ | $20,576 |
Missouri State University-Springfield's cost of attendance is listed at $25,048, but need-based aid significantly reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $13,718; middle-income families pay around $14,905; and higher-income families pay approximately $20,576. Azimuth ranks Missouri State University-Springfield #466 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Missouri State's aid structure combines federal need-based aid, state grants, and institutional scholarships to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, and merit scholarships are available for qualifying students. Most students receive some form of financial aid, reducing the effective cost below the published attendance figure. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,992, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $15,092; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $53,058, median federal debt of $21,992 projects to a monthly payment of about $248 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield earn median 4-year earnings of $53,058, placing Missouri State University-Springfield in the 12.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Missouri State University-Springfield in the 57.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Missouri State University-Springfield #954 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Missouri State University-Springfield's concentration in business and applied fields. Teacher Education is the largest program with 376 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,413, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 263 students earning $43,956, and the The Business Administration program graduates 181 students earning $60,247. Together, these programs anchor the institution's economic profile, with Digital Marketing and Finance rounding out the top five by enrollment and contributing to the institution's overall earnings trajectory.
