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Missouri State is known for quality academic offerings. We're a major University with almost any program you could want.

• Each student is assigned an advisor who provides guidance about scheduling, careers and educational opportunities.

• Get an advanced degree in fewer years thanks to our accelerated master’s programs, which allow you to earn credit toward a master’s degree.

• You will have a mix of large and small classes — even though we’re a major University, some of your classes may have as few as 20 people.

• Not sure what your passion is yet? We have so many choices, you can try courses before you find your path.

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Honors College

Honors College students take enhanced courses and may live in Scholars House.

Online options

You can take some of your classes without stepping foot on campus. We have plenty of online options.

Many students say their professors are one of the best things about Missouri State. What makes our faculty so great?

• We have more than 700 full-time faculty members.
• Nearly 90 percent of our ranked faculty have the highest degree in their field.
• Many have worked in their areas of expertise.
• We have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 19-to-1.
• Our professors are known for being friendly and accessible.