Founded in 1905, Missouri State University is the second-largest university in the state with an enrollment of over 20,000 students as of 2010. Seven colleges make up the school in areas including business administration, education, arts and health as well as a graduate school. The school, nicknamed the "Bears," competes in NCAA Division 1-A athletics in all of its sports programs except for football, where it competes in Division 1-AA.
Missouri State University
901 S National
Springfield, MO 65897
417-836-5000
missouristate.edu
Specializing in medical fields, Cox College enrolls just over 500 students as of 2010. The school offers bachelor's, master's and associate's degrees in nursing as well as associate's degrees in radiography and medical assisting. The school also offers certificates in medical transcription and medical coding. The school provides a nursing resource center and professional relationships with CoxHealth Hospital.
Cox College
1423 N. Jefferson Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
417-269-3401
coxcollege.edu
An Assemblies of God university, Evangel Univesity believes in integrating a strong faith within its educational mission. The school is accredited and offers bachelor's degrees in over 10 programs including music, theology, social sciences and communications. The school, with an 2010 enrollment of close to 2,000 students, competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, a member of the NAIA athletic association, in over 15 sports including men's and women's basketball, football, baseball and softball.
Evangel University
1111 North Glenstone Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
417-865-2811
evangel.edu
Founded in 1873, Drury College offers both bachelors degrees in 20 programs including theater, education, music and chemistry as well as a graduate studies in six areas including education, business administration and communications. The school offers student housing, but nearly half of the enrollment lives off campus. The school, nicknamed the "Panthers," competes in NCAA Division II athletics in 17 sports including baseball, football, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer and softball.
Drury College
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
417-873-7879
drury.edu
A national system of over 90 colleges and secondary education centers, Everest College offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in accounting, business administration, paralegal and computer information science, among other programs. The commuter school provides flexible course schedules and online classes. Active student clubs and yearly social events sponsored by the college are among the various campus life activities available to students.
Everest College
1010 West Sunshine Street
Springfield, MO 65807
417-864-7220
everest.edu