Springfield, MO
Missouri State University-Springfield

I am in my second year at Missouri State, and I can proudly and confidently say that I love this university. I was nervous to attend a school as large as this one, as I came from a high school of roughly 700 people. MSU welcomes every new student with open arms and makes sure that everyone has the opportunity to get involved. The faculty are amazing and do a great job making sure that students have all of the resources they need to succeed. The students are all very kind and there are plenty of people willing to help with anything you need. I could recommend Missouri State University to anyone looking for a college experience that will bring nothing but success to their life.

It is a very nice, clean environment. The professors seems nice and helpful. It is a big campus but it is very well organized. They have a nice sitting area for students on break between classes. I do mostly online classes but I would feel right at home if I ever took a class on campus.

A respectable, affordable, well rounded school. There are plenty of student resources available and the faculty are lively and eager to help. A unifying sense of community is undeniable at MSU, even if you are not apart of any extra curricular activities, in some fashion, whether it be bear wear friday, or fountain day, we all feel and bleed maroon.

Missouri State has a really great Elementary Education program, and it seems as though the social aspect of attending this school is good. The professors in this particular program typically go above and beyond to help. Overall, it's just another school, but I am happy to be getting my degree there.

It’s a good school with plenty to offer. Class sizes are not too big and the professors are all really great. The campus it’s self is really easy to navigate and there are plenty of shuttles to get you around on time. Parking can be a challenge but if you arrive early enough there are always spots to be found.

I think that it's a really great school. Overall, all of my teachers have made themselves available if I need extra help. They were also really understanding about my mental health issues and worked with me to ensure I still got points for assignments. I've always felt safe on campus and have never worried walking alone. It's a great school where you can truly find your place.

I truly appreciate and love Missouri State University. I would encourage anyone to go here and experience the wonderful facilities, academics, sports and social life in the area. Professors encourage critical thinking and beyond expectations which really push students to excel and better themselves.

Missouri State University is a busy university. There are lots of things to do and the school encourages groups to host events and activities. I'm an art student and the school sponsors an event every first Friday of the month called Friday Art Walk. This event invites not only the students but the whole community around Springfield.

Missouri State University is a place that feels like home for me. With 24,000 students, it seems like it would be rare to ever see your university president, or even less that he would know your name. But Cliff Smart recognizes you, even if you don't think he knows you exist. I didn't even feel my own high school principal would recognize me outside of class.

Overall, Missouri State University is a great place to get an education when you can't fully afford college. Missouri State is a cheaper public education institution, but they give you a quality education. I would want them to work on the diversity aspect of student and teacher ratio. I would like to see more minorities on campus and more minority teachers. I would also love it, if the career center gets more props than they actually do. They have helped me receive job opportunities and resume editing better than any other school that I have attended.