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Missouri State University

Missouri State · Springfield, Missouri, United States

Missouri State University is the state's second-largest public university, located in Springfield, Missouri, with a distinctive statewide mission in public affairs. Celebrated for computer science, agriculture, business, and biomedical sciences.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1905
Student Population
24,000+
International Ratio
7%
Academic Staff
1,150+
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Missouri State encompasses the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, William H. Darr College of Agriculture, and College of Business. Key facilities include the Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center and Mountain Grove fruit experiment station.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA (minimum 3.25 automatic or comprehensive holistic review) with test-optional consideration. Graduate degree programs require an accredited bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA, personal goals statement, and letters of recommendation.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Master of Science in Computer Science

Advanced study in algorithm design, machine learning models, cybersecurity architecture, and cloud infrastructure with faculty-mentored thesis research.

Award / Stipend
Teaching and Graduate Research Assistantships covering 100% tuition plus $12,800 annual stipend
Application Deadline
March 1, 2027
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Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP)

Terminal clinical degree preparing advanced practice registered nurses for executive healthcare leadership, translational clinical research, and family health practice.

Award / Stipend
HRSA Advanced Nursing Education Grants and departmental clinical tuition fellowships up to $16,000
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Interdisciplinary program between Business and Computer Science covering ethical hacking, cryptosystems, risk governance, and enterprise threat intelligence.

Award / Stipend
Departmental cybersecurity merit scholarships providing $5,000 per term
Application Deadline
April 15, 2027
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Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Richard B. Biagioni

Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Richard Biagioni focuses on physical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and undergraduate computational chemical research....

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Dr. Razib Iqbal

Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator of Computer Science
Department of Computer Science

Dr. Razib Iqbal directs research in the Internet of Things (IoT), smart city cyber-physical systems, multimedia protocols, and AI-enabled edge device orchestrat...

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Dr. Kyoungtae Kim

Associate Dean and Professor of Biology
Department of Biology

Dr. Kyoungtae Kim conducts cutting-edge research in intracellular membrane trafficking, endocytosis mechanisms, yeast genetics, and the biomedical impacts of na...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Missouri State University. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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