Research.com
Mission University logo

Mission University

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

Represent this school?

Update this profile on Research.com

Cost

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

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%

What does Mission University offer in terms of athletics?

Mission University is reported as affiliated with the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Sports listed in institutional information include basketball, soccer, table tennis, and volleyball.

Applicants hoping to compete should check the current athletics roster and schedule for their sport, team, and level of competition. Varsity participation is different from an informal recreation program, and a sport's appearance in institutional information does not establish that a particular men's or women's team is recruiting in a given year. Students should also confirm eligibility rules, tryout arrangements, and any aid offer directly; athletics participation should not be assumed to include a scholarship.

What student groups and Associations are available at Mission University?

Mission University reports opportunities for students to participate in performing groups, including theater and choral activities, as well as a student-run radio station. These provide alternatives to athletics for students who want to create work with peers or contribute to campus programming.

Activities, recognized student organizations, and academic requirements are not interchangeable. A prospective participant should check the current student-activities directory or audition information to learn which groups are active, whether membership is open, and what time commitments apply. Students interested in service or faith-based groups should likewise distinguish a continuing student organization from a one-time event or an institution-sponsored ministry activity.

Who studies at Mission University?

Mission University is a small institution, with 434 students in the reported enrollment figure. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio is 7 to 1, a campus-level measure that should not be read as the size of every class.

Enrollment records identify 119 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 56 transfer-in students. About two-thirds of students were reported as Missouri residents, while 29% came from other U.S. states. These figures suggest that both local and relocating students are part of the enrollment mix, without describing any individual student's experience.

Reported racial and ethnic counts include 289 White students, 32 Hispanic or Latino students, 24 Black or African American students, and 20 students identifying with two or more races. Counts from different reporting systems may use different dates or categories, so they should not be combined into a new demographic total.

How does student life look like at Mission University?

Student life at Mission University combines a small enrollment with residential and commuting students. Reported housing information places 61% of students on campus and 39% among commuters, making class schedules, campus gathering places, and evening activities relevant to both groups.

Institutional information identifies a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling as student services. Students who expect to use either should check appointment procedures, hours, fees, and referral arrangements. The university's Christian identity may also shape the calendar and shared activities; the current student handbook is the clearest source for expectations that affect daily life. For a commuter or an adult learner, it is particularly worth checking whether advising, support appointments, and activities are accessible around work and travel schedules.

What libraries are available to students at Mission University?

The G. B. Vick Memorial Library is Mission University's named campus library. It is a central academic resource for a student body studying subjects that can require substantial reading, research, and use of primary texts.

Students should check the library's current catalog and service information for access to print materials, electronic journals and databases, research assistance, borrowing privileges, and resources available away from campus. Those details matter especially to online or commuting students: a library may offer digital materials without offering the same physical study hours or services at every time of day.

Mission University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

434

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

110

Member of Athletic Associations

NCCAA

Total staff

14 full time, 17 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Mission University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 381
Graduate: 53

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 363
Part-time: 71

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 36
Men: 74

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 32
Black or African American: 24
White: 289
American Indian or Alaska Native: 8
Asian: 3
Two or more races: 20

Mission University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

BothBoth–

Soccer

MenMen–

Table tennis

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBoth–

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.