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Missouri State University

Missouri State University is a large public university in Springfield, Missouri, known for accessible programs in business, education, psychology, nursing, and the liberal arts on a mid‑sized campus in a small‑city setting. Students often rave about the friendly, Midwestern campus vibe, active student‑life scene with over 100 clubs, Division I athletics, and easy access to internships and jobs in the region.

State

Missouri

Student Population

26,400

Acceptance Rate

91–93%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1050–1270

Common Majors

business administration, psychology, nursing, education

“I love Missouri State’s small‑city‑on‑a‑campus feel, how easy it is to get involved in clubs and athletics while still being close to internships and jobs, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the commuter‑heavy days, the sometimes‑slow downtown scene, and the way the big‑university size can feel impersonal in large lecture classes were all more noticeable once I stopped visiting and started living there.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$11,482 / $21,802

Conference

Conference USA

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75.8

Avg Women's Scores

76.5

Men's Team Notes

Bears posted 4th at MO State Intercollegiate on Twin Oaks Golf Club (+21 total) and 6th at Payne Stewart Memorial. Competitive mid-pack finishes at Dalhousie Golf Club events highlighted steady par 4 scoring and birdie runs amid Midwest winds on challenging layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Bears dominated MVC Championship at Annbriar Golf Club with record 290 low round, led by Jiayi Zhang's strong play. Depth fueled top finishes at Payne Stewart Memorial and Redbird Invitational on Weibring Golf Club through resilient scrambling on firm Midwest greens.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Neal Stafford

Women's Coach

Kevin Kane

Men's Email

nealstafford@missouristate.edu

Women's Email

kevinkane@missouristate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Neal Stafford leads Missouri State men's golf as head coach, guiding Bears through Conference USA schedules from Springfield base. A Missouri State alum, he develops squads targeting competitive finishes in events like Dalhousie Golf Club invitationals, emphasizing Midwest recruiting and scoring consistency for postseason NCAA qualification.

Women's Coach Bio

Kevin Kane heads Missouri State women's golf with 30+ years experience, posting solid Conference USA results including recent top-5 tournament finishes. UNI alum with assistant Dawna Hartman, he fosters Bears through regional matchups from Dalton Golf Complex, prioritizing team culture and academic excellence.

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