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Missouri State University-Springfield: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students

A large public university in Springfield, Missouri.

Public University Springfield, Missouri

Bachelor tuition / yr*
$19,000–$21,000
approx. NPR 28.9–32.0 lakh
Master tuition / yr*
$15,000–$17,000
approx. NPR 22.8–25.9 lakh
Living cost / yr (est.)
$11,006
approx. NPR 16.8 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) / Spring (Jan)

* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.

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Missouri State University-Springfield is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Estimated bachelor tuition is $19,000–$21,000 a year (approx. NPR 28.9–32.0 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $15,000–$17,000 a year (approx. NPR 22.8–25.9 lakh). For a bachelor's degree the university lists IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95. For a master's it lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

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Entry requirements for Nepali students

Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.

RequirementBachelor (after +2)Master (after bachelor)
Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent) 2.75 in the last 60 credit hours (some programmes ask for more)
TOEFL iBT 61 79
IELTS Academic 5.5 6.0
Duolingo 95 110
  • Bachelor: Lower scores may be admitted with required English courses in the first semester. PTE is not listed.
  • Master: An exemption may be considered after one or more years of full-time study taught in English.
  • Sources: bachelor requirements · master requirements

Percentage from Nepal

The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.

Study gap

The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Location: Springfield, MO

Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri, in the Ozarks region.

Population (July 2025)
169,847
2020 Census
169,176

Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).

Larger cities nearby

  • Kansas City, MO about 240 km (150 miles)
  • St. Louis, MO about 315 km (195 miles)
  • Oklahoma City, OK about 425 km (265 miles)

Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.

International students at Missouri State University-Springfield

YearInternational studentsTotal studentsShare
Fall 2024 — 26,874 6.9%
Fall 2025 — 27,235 5.7%

Share of total (system) enrollment, as published by the university.

Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.

Bachelor subject areas

AgricultureArchitectureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhilosophy/ReligionPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/Music

Master subject areas

AgricultureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinarySports/KinesiologyPhilosophy/ReligionPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicMilitary Tech

Questions about Missouri State University-Springfield

How much is Missouri State University-Springfield tuition for Nepali students?

Estimated yearly tuition is $19,000–$21,000 for a bachelor's degree and $15,000–$17,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $11,006 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

What IELTS or Duolingo score does Missouri State University-Springfield require?

Bachelor's: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95. Master's: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.

Does Missouri State University-Springfield accept a study gap?

The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Where is Missouri State University-Springfield located?

Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri, in the Ozarks region. The city's population was 169,847 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is Kansas City, MO, about 240 km (150 miles) away in a straight line.

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