Overview

College of Natural and Applied Sciences / College of Natural and Applied Sciences is located in Springfield, MO, in a suburban setting.

Departments & Programs

Biology (MS)

Biology Department

Chemistry (MS)

Chemistry Department

Computer Science (MS)

Computer Science Department

Geography and Geology (MS)

Geography, Geology, and Planning Department

Materials Science (MS)

Mathematics (MS)

Mathematics Department

Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science Department

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
(Certificate)
Master of Science in Education (MS Ed)
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Natural and Applied Science (MNAS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	56

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

120

Applied

70

Accepted

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

60

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 20th	May 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	December 20th	September 1st	No
Summer deadline	May 20th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 31
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

170

Total Graduate Students

30%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.71%
Black or African American	0.59%
White or Caucasian	59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.76%
Asian	1.76%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.76%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (58%)

Female (41%)

Faculty

95

Total faculty

Full-time - 87

Part-time - 8

Male (79)

Female (16)

Location & Contact

Address 901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO  65897
United States

Contact Dr. Tamera Jahnke
Dean
Email: tamerajahnke@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-5249
Fax: 417-836-6934

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