Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO

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Tuition & Fees

$11,859

$20,259

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

99%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,927
Declined 10
Total Received 1,937
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Public

4,052

undergraduate students

92

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1937, Missouri Southern State University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to community engagement. It is located on a 365-acre campus in Joplin, Missouri—68 miles west of Springfield.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,144
Established in 1937
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

365-acre campus in Joplin (population: 52,288), 60 miles from Springfield; instruction sites in Carthage, Cassville, Lamar, and Monett, MO; and in Neosho, NV. Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Kansas City (150 miles); smaller airports serve Springfield and Tulsa (104 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Missouri Southern State University
3950 East Newman Road
Joplin, MO
64801-1595

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
15%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
42%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
40%
Top 1/2
71%
Bottom 1/2
29%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
470
75th
610
25th
490
75th
24
25th
16
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

99%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,927
Declined 10
Total Received 1,937

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$5,823

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,400
Housing $4,400
Food $2,772
Additional fees $3,459
Books & supplies $1,020
Total $20,051
Average Financial Aid - $5,823
Total with Avg. Aid $14,228

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $11,202,742
State $2,557,438
Institutional
Other external
Total $13,760,180

Non-need-based

Federal
State $157,047
Institutional $4,483,644
Other external $732,504
Total $5,373,195

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 417 625-9325
F: 417 625-3121
finaid@mssu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, golf, miniature golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Programming/Programmer, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist yes
Directing and Theatrical Production yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental Health yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Geography yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
International Policy Analysis yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes
Music Performance, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes

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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Education
  • Health Professions

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,144

total students

70%

in-state

30%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

4,052
students

Female
62%
2,514

Male
38%
1,538

2%

92
students

Female
63%
58

Male
37%
34

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

63%

2,571
students

Female
61%
1,580

Male
39%
991

37%

1,481
students

Female
63%
934

Male
37%
547

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

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