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Missouri State University-Springfield

  • LocationSpringfield, MO
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 23,418 students
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Missouri State University-Springfield is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Missouri State University students in Springfield are served by Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM847), housed in the O'Reilly Catholic Student Center at 847 S. Holland Ave., behind Strong Hall. The ministry publishes Sunday and weekday Mass, weekly confession and adoration times, a Knights of Columbus council, Bible studies, OCIA, retreats, and service opportunities. Fr. Andrew Williams is listed as its chaplain and director.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 5

  • Tuesday–Friday12:15 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave.
  • Tuesday4:00 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave.
  • Thursday9:00 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave. · Candlelight Mass.
  • Sunday11:00 AMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave.
  • Sunday7:30 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave.

Confession 4

  • Sunday10:00 AMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave. · 10:00-10:45 AM.
  • Sunday6:30 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave. · 6:30-7:15 PM.
  • Tuesday, Friday3:00 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave. · 3:00-3:45 PM.
  • Thursday7:00 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave. · 7:00-8:45 PM.

Adoration 3

  • Monday, Wednesday8:00 AMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave. · 8:00-9:00 AM.
  • Tuesday, Friday3:00 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave. · 3:00-4:00 PM.
  • Thursday7:00 PMCCM chapel, 847 S. Holland Ave. · 7:00-8:45 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | CCM847ccm847.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday: 11:00am & 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 12:15 pm Tuesday: 4pm Thursday: 9pm (Candlelight Mass)”
    Mass times published by the ministry.
    “Sunday: 11:00am & 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 12:15 pm Tuesday: 4pm Thursday: 9pm (Candlelight Mass)”
    Mass times published by the ministry.
    “Sunday: 11:00am & 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 12:15 pm Tuesday: 4pm Thursday: 9pm (Candlelight Mass)”
    Mass times published by the ministry.
    “Sunday: 11:00am & 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 12:15 pm Tuesday: 4pm Thursday: 9pm (Candlelight Mass)”
    Mass times published by the ministry.
    “Sunday: 11:00am & 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 12:15 pm Tuesday: 4pm Thursday: 9pm (Candlelight Mass)”
    Mass times published by the ministry.
    “Confession Sunday: 10-10:45am & 6:30-7:15pm Tuesday & Friday: 3-3:45pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
    Confession times published by the ministry.
    “Confession Sunday: 10-10:45am & 6:30-7:15pm Tuesday & Friday: 3-3:45pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
    Confession times published by the ministry.
    “Confession Sunday: 10-10:45am & 6:30-7:15pm Tuesday & Friday: 3-3:45pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
    Confession times published by the ministry.
    “Confession Sunday: 10-10:45am & 6:30-7:15pm Tuesday & Friday: 3-3:45pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
    Confession times published by the ministry.
    “Adoration Monday & Wednesday: 8-9am Tuesday & Friday: 3-4pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
    Adoration times published by the ministry.
    “Adoration Monday & Wednesday: 8-9am Tuesday & Friday: 3-4pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
    Adoration times published by the ministry.
    “Adoration Monday & Wednesday: 8-9am Tuesday & Friday: 3-4pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
    Adoration times published by the ministry.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Missouri State University-Springfield, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Agnes Cathedral: 0.6 mi1Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.0 mi2Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM847), O'Reilly Catholic Student Center: 0.2 miMissouri State University-Springfield (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Agnes Cathedral — 0.6 mi · 533 South Jefferson Avenue, Springfield
  2. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 1609 North Summit Avenue, Springfield

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & History | CCM847ccm847.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “we've been serving students at Missouri State University, Drury University, and Ozark Technical Community College”
      The ministry states it serves Missouri State University students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The O'Reilly Catholic Student Center includes a chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Contact Us | CCM847ccm847.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “847 S. Holland Ave., Springfield, MO 65806 Behind Strong Hall (417) 865-0802”
      The ministry's published address, location note, and phone number.
    2. Liturgy & Music | CCM847ccm847.org/liturgy-music · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel dedicated to the Blessed Claretian Martyrs at CCM is the heart of our ministry.”
      The ministry has a dedicated chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryFull-time priest chaplain (Fr. Andrew Williams is named chaplain and director.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission & History | CCM847ccm847.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The diocese appointed Fr. Andrew Williams as the chaplain and director of CCM.”
      A priest, Fr. Andrew Williams, is appointed chaplain and director of the ministry.
    2. Meet Our Team | CCM847ccm847.org/ccm-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director Fr. Andrew Williams”
      Fr. Andrew Williams is listed as Director.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Weekday Mass on Tuesday through Friday at 12:15 PM, with Tuesday at 4 PM and Thursday at 9 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | CCM847ccm847.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 11:00am & 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 12:15 pm Tuesday: 4pm Thursday: 9pm (Candlelight Mass)”
      Mass times published by the ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | CCM847ccm847.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 11:00am & 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 12:15 pm Tuesday: 4pm Thursday: 9pm (Candlelight Mass)”
      Mass times published by the ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | CCM847ccm847.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Sunday: 10-10:45am & 6:30-7:15pm Tuesday & Friday: 3-3:45pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
      Confession times published by the ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Knights of Columbus council and Bible study and small group groups.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Knights of Columbus | CCM847ccm847.org/knights-of-columbus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Anthony Mary Claret Council #11182”
      A Knights of Columbus council for college men is listed at the ministry.
    2. Bible Studies & Small Groups | CCM847ccm847.org/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our student leaders guide numerous small groups throughout the week.”
      Student-led Bible studies and small groups meet through the week.
    3. Find a Group | CCM847ccm847.org/find-group · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Build up, support, and pray with one another. That is the mission of our men at CCM.”
      The ministry lists men's and women's small-group ministries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Retreats, OCIA (Veritas), and service.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Retreats | CCM847ccm847.org/ccm-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Awakening Retreat is a student-led retreat that gives students the opportunity”
      The ministry runs a student-led fall retreat.
    2. Veritas (OCIA) | CCM847ccm847.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Veritas is a weekly gathering during the school year aimed at helping students grow in their understanding of Catholicism”
      Veritas is a weekly OCIA and inquiry group during the school year.
    3. Find a Group | CCM847ccm847.org/find-group · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Serving our brothers and sisters is our mission.”
      The ministry lists service and social justice opportunities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (18 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 5 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is published on four weekdays and on Sundays at the ministry's chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | CCM847ccm847.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday: 11:00am & 7:30 pm Tuesday-Friday: 12:15 pm Tuesday: 4pm Thursday: 9pm (Candlelight Mass)”
      Mass times published by the ministry.
  • Confession and adoration are published weekly, and the ministry names a priest chaplain and director.
    Sources (2)
    1. Mass, Confession & Adoration | CCM847ccm847.org/mass-confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Sunday: 10-10:45am & 6:30-7:15pm Tuesday & Friday: 3-3:45pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
      Confession times published by the ministry.
      “Adoration Monday & Wednesday: 8-9am Tuesday & Friday: 3-4pm Thursday: 7-8:45pm”
      Adoration times published by the ministry.
    2. Mission & History | CCM847ccm847.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The diocese appointed Fr. Andrew Williams as the chaplain and director of CCM.”
      A priest, Fr. Andrew Williams, is appointed chaplain and director of the ministry.
  • Student groups include a Knights of Columbus council, Bible studies, OCIA, and retreats.
    Sources (4)
    1. Knights of Columbus | CCM847ccm847.org/knights-of-columbus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “St. Anthony Mary Claret Council #11182”
      A Knights of Columbus council for college men is listed at the ministry.
    2. Bible Studies & Small Groups | CCM847ccm847.org/small-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our student leaders guide numerous small groups throughout the week.”
      Student-led Bible studies and small groups meet through the week.
    3. Retreats | CCM847ccm847.org/ccm-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Awakening Retreat is a student-led retreat that gives students the opportunity”
      The ministry runs a student-led fall retreat.
    4. Veritas (OCIA) | CCM847ccm847.org/becoming-catholic · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Veritas is a weekly gathering during the school year aimed at helping students grow in their understanding of Catholicism”
      Veritas is a weekly OCIA and inquiry group during the school year.

Concerns

None recorded.

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The Catholic center

Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM847), O'Reilly Catholic Student Center

  • Address: 847 S. Holland Ave., Springfield, MO 65806
  • Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel (Chapel of the Blessed Claretian Martyrs), fireplace room

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Source: ccm847.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, dioscg.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, ccm847.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 10 location not published

Retreats 3

  • SEEK 27 FOCUS Conference tripOff campus
    January 1-5, 2027
    A winter trip to the SEEK conference in Columbus, Ohio.
    ccm847.org
  • Awakening Retreat #76
    October 2-4, 2026
    A student-led fall retreat.
    ccm847.org, ccm847.org
  • Men's retreat
    Spring 2027, date to be determined
    A weekend men's retreat during the spring semester.
    ccm847.org

Faith formation 3

  • Veritas (OCIA)
    Wednesdays, 7 PM
    A weekly gathering during the school year for those curious about Catholicism and those preparing to join the Church.
    ccm847.org, ccm847.org
  • Bible studies and small groups
    Student-led Bible studies and small groups, including men's and women's groups.
    ccm847.org, ccm847.org
  • Catholic Studies course (SLU@CCM)
    Fridays 10:30-11:30 AM, Fall 2026
    A Catholic Studies course offered in person at the ministry in partnership with Saint Louis University.
    ccm847.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony Mary Claret Council #11182
    A college council of the Knights of Columbus for Catholic men.
    ccm847.org, ccm847.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Liturgy and music ministries
    Students serve as lectors, ushers, altar servers, sacristans, and in the choir at Mass.
    ccm847.org

Service 1

  • Heart to Serve (service and social justice)
    Service opportunities in the local community.
    ccm847.org

Social life 1

  • Socials and formal dances
    Coffee in the fireplace room, socials, and formal dances each semester.
    ccm847.org, ccm847.org

Sports and recreation 1

  • Intramural sports team (MSU Cathletics)
    A ministry team in Missouri State intramural sports, fall and spring semesters.
    ccm847.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Mission & History | CCM847ccm847.org/who-we-are · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “we've been serving students at Missouri State University, Drury University, and Ozark Technical Community College”
    The ministry states it serves Missouri State University students.
  2. Catholic Campus Ministry Invites You to Celebrate 25 Years in the O'Reilly Catholic Student Center - DioSCGdioscg.org/event/catholic-campus-ministry-invites-you-to-celebrate-25-years-in-the-oreilly-catholic-student-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Campus Ministry Invites You to Celebrate 25 Years in the O'Reilly Catholic Student Center”
    The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau reports that Catholic Campus Ministry is housed in the O'Reilly Catholic Student Center.
    “Catholic Campus Ministry Invites You to Celebrate 25 Years in the O'Reilly Catholic Student Center”
    The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau reports that Catholic Campus Ministry is housed in the O'Reilly Catholic Student Center.
  3. Contact Us | CCM847ccm847.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “847 S. Holland Ave., Springfield, MO 65806 Behind Strong Hall (417) 865-0802”
    The ministry's published address, location note, and phone number.
  4. Liturgy & Music | CCM847ccm847.org/liturgy-music · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Chapel dedicated to the Blessed Claretian Martyrs at CCM is the heart of our ministry.”
    The ministry has a dedicated chapel.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
57 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.58%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.77%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,122 · ACT 22.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.21 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,676

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
19,259
Total students23,418
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$17,613
Cost of attendance (per year)$25,048
Median federal debt at graduation$21,992
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
58%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$49,827
Admission rate91%
Students receiving Pell grants22%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1122
SAT reading & writing510–640
SAT math510–630
ACT composite19–26
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 55 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

The Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioscg.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Missouri State University-Springfield a Catholic college?
No. Missouri State University-Springfield is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM847).
What is Missouri State University-Springfield’s Catholic Life Score?
82 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Missouri State University-Springfield?
Mass is listed at CCM chapel and 847 S. Holland Ave.. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Missouri State University-Springfield Compass Recommended?
Yes. Missouri State University-Springfield meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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