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Mission University

#1954 in US ranking Springfield, MO
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$30,811
Tuition & fees
$17,900
Avg. aid
$8,177
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%

What are the graduation rates for students at Mission University?

Mission University's reported six-year graduation rate is 44%, while its four-year rate is 33%. These measures describe how designated entering cohorts completed their programs within the stated periods; they are not the probability that any particular new student will graduate.

The reported student retention rate is 59%. Retention measures continued enrollment over a shorter interval than graduation and therefore answers a different question. The completion figures are useful for comparing the time students may need, but they should be read alongside the definition of the cohort: federal graduation measures commonly focus on first-time, full-time students and do not capture every transfer or part-time student's path. A prospective student who expects to transfer in, work substantial hours, or attend part time should ask for outcomes that better match that enrollment plan.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Mission University?

Comparable one-year post-completion earnings figures are not reported for the listed Mission University fields of study. A reliable dollar figure therefore cannot be assigned to its business, education, health-sciences, or religion-related programs on the basis of those field-level records.

Even when published, a one-year earnings measure captures an early point in a former student's career, not lifetime earning potential. It may also combine people with different jobs, locations, work hours, and further-study plans. Applicants weighing a program should examine its curriculum, internship or field requirements, professional eligibility, and likely occupations rather than treating an unavailable or single-year salary measure as a verdict on the degree.

Mission University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
44%
4-year graduation
33%
6-year graduation
44%

Mission University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
59%
First-year retention, part-time students
25%

Mission University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

4 years after graduation
$38,240
7 years after graduation
$41,943
10 years after starting college
$39,622

Mission University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Theology and Religious Vocations

91524

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

71724

Education

314

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Theology and Religious Vocations

21012

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

022

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.