Missouri State University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $20,609 Out-of-state: $28,049 |
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $7,306 Out-of-state: $14,746 |
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Room and Board |
$8,084 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,100 |
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Other Expenses |
$4,119 |
| Payment Plans | Prepayment discount, deferred payment |
Missouri State University Applying For Financial Aid
| FinancialAid@smsu.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 31 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning March 31 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 002503 | Free |
Missouri State University Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 2,744 (86.9%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,895 (69.1%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,864 (98.4%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 356 (19.1%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 64% |
| Average Award | $9,620 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 1,679 (90.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,452 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 1,394 (74.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,568 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 159 (8.5%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 608 (19.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,039 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 11,741 (78.1%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 9,025 (76.9%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 8,685 (96.2%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,317 (15.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 60% |
| Average Award | $9,171 |
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Need-Based Gift |
Received by 7,234 (83.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,017 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 6,919 (79.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,560 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 431 (5.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 1,746 (11.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,332 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 63% |
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| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $24,734 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Missouri State University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Leadership |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |