Major Criminology and Criminal Justice

Missouri State University

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Founded in 1905, Missouri State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Springfield (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Missouri. This institution also has a branch campus in West Plains and Dalian. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Missouri State University (MSU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Missouri State University (MSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 119-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.