Missouri State University, Springfield

Name: Missouri State University
Address: 901 S National Ave, Springfield, United States

#68 among attractions in Springfield

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Missouri State University, formerly Southwest Missouri State University, is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, it is the state's second largest university campus by enrollment, with an enrollment of 23,502 in the fall semester of 2020. The schools also operates a campus in West Plains, Missouri offering associate degrees. A bachelor's degree in business is offered at Liaoning Normal University in China. The university also operates a fruit research station in Mountain Grove, Missouri and a Department of Defense and Strategic Studies program in Fairfax, Virginia. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 37°11'55"N, 93°16'43"W

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901 S National AveDowntown SpringfieldSpringfield United States

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Missouri State University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mediacom Ice Park, Discovery Center of Springfield, Landers Theatre, Gillioz Theatre.

0.9 miNW
Game and entertainment center, Ice rink, Sport venue
Mediacom Ice Park, Springfield
23 min walk • Jordan Valley Ice Park is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Springfield, Missouri. The arena is owned and operated by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and serves as a location for community recreation and the home for the Missouri State Ice Bears ice hockey team, and various youth sports programs.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Discovery Center of Springfield, Springfield
23 min walk • The Discovery Center of Springfield in Springfield, Missouri, is an interactive, hands-on science center dedicated to inspiring curiosity and a life-long love of learning through memorable and engaging hands-on experiences in STEM In December 2021, inaugural grand prize winner...
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landers Theatre, Springfield
24 min walk • The Landers Theatre in Springfield, Missouri, built in 1909, is the second oldest and largest civic theater operation in Missouri. It has been in continuous use either as a legitimate theatre or a movie theater since it opened. In 1928, the theater became the 35th facility in the world to acquire sound film.
1 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield
26 min walk • The Gillioz Theatre is a historic theater located at Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built by M. E. Gillioz of Monett, Missouri. Mr. Gillioz was in the business of building bridges, and the theater was built with steel and concrete. Wood was only used for handrails, doors, and doorframes.
0.8 miNW
Church
St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield
20 min walk • St. Agnes Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Along with the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Cape Girardeau, Missouri it is the seat of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.
0.6 miSW
37°11'25"N • 93°16'60"W
Phelps Grove Park, Springfield
17 min walk • Park, Playground
0.9 miNW
Civic center, Historical place, Concert hall
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, Springfield
22 min walk • The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque is a building of arabesque design located in downtown Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built in 1923 for a cost of $600,000.
~830 ftW
Library
Duane G. Meyer Library, Springfield
5 min walk • The Duane G. Meyer Library serves the Missouri State University campus in Springfield, Missouri.
0.9 miN
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
24 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
0.9 miN
37°12'39"N • 93°16'58"W
Jordan Valley Park, Springfield
23 min walk • Park
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Rountree, Springfield
19 min walk • Rountree is a neighborhood in central Springfield, Missouri. The neighborhood's borders are marked by Missouri State University to the west, Glenstone Avenue to the east, Catalpa Street to the south, and Cherry Street to the north.

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Which popular attractions are close to Missouri State University?

Nearby attractions include Duane G. Meyer Library, Springfield (5 min walk), Edward M. and Della C. Wilhoit House, Springfield (15 min walk), Phelps Grove Park, Springfield (17 min walk), Rountree, Springfield (19 min walk).

How to get to Missouri State University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Missouri State University:

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Transit Center (33 min walk)