Mission University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Springfield, MO that costs an average of $20,431 a year after financial aid and graduates 39% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$20,431
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
39%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$39,622

Private nonprofitMidsize city381 undergraduates

Cost of Mission University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$30,811
Tuition and fees, in-state$17,900
Housing and food (on campus)$9,000
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$20,431

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,790
$30,001–48,000$18,624
$48,001–75,000$20,094
$75,001–110,000$23,298
$110,001+$25,427

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Mission University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate39%
First-year retention59%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,279
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,622
Rank in Missouri (earnings)51st of 53 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,500
Typical monthly loan payment$233 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans53%

Majors and programs at Mission University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies28——
Business Administration, Management and Operations34—$14,211
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology10——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries12—$23,500
Religion/Religious Studies———
Religious Music and Worship1——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11——
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other———

Associate's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies14——
Business Administration, Management and Operations10——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Religious Music and Worship2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Business Administration, Management and Operations6——
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries14——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Theological and Ministerial Studies15——
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other———

Similar colleges in Missouri

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Stephens CollegeColumbia$19,74177%$46,625
Hannibal-LaGrange UniversityHannibal$21,54673%$48,798
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. LouisSaint Louis$28,54090%$130,161
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of NursingSaint Louis——$82,420
Urshan UniversityWentzville$11,88684%—
Cottey CollegeNevada$21,34769%$46,543
Ozark Christian CollegeJoplin$18,73294%$40,203
Logan UniversityChesterfield$26,58264%$59,488

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About Mission University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationSpringfield, MO
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates381
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitemission.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Mission University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $30,811 a year (tuition and fees: $17,900). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,431 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,790.

How much do Mission University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $39,622 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 51st of 53 similar colleges in Missouri.

What is Mission University's graduation rate?

39% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.