Missouri State University, formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is the state's second largest university campus by enrollment, with an enrollment of 23,502 in the fall semester of 2020. The schools also operates a campus in West Plains, Missouri offering associate degrees. A bachelor's degree in business is offered at Liaoning Normal University in China. The university also operates a fruit research station in Mountain Grove, Missouri and a Department of Defense and Strategic Studies program in Fairfax, Virginia.
| Former names | Fourth District Normal School, Southwest Missouri State Teachers College, Southwest Missouri State College, Southwest Missouri State University |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1905 |
| Endowment | $145.8 million |
| President | Clifton M. Smart III |
| Provost | Frank A. Einhellig |
| Academic staff | 1,124 |
| Administrative staff | 1,350 |
| Students | 23,502 |
| Campus | Urban, 225 acres |
| Colors | Maroon and White |
| Mascot | Boomer Bear |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MVC |
About Missouri State University
Formerly Southwest Missouri State University, the institution became the state's second largest university in 2014. The mascot of the school is Boomer the Bear.
Achievement of Missouri State University
Away from the main campus, the school maintains a fruit research station and the Department of Defense and Strategic Studies program.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Missouri State University
Missouri State University Category.. Universities and colleges in Springfield, Missouri.
Latest information about Missouri State University updated on July 28 2021.
