Missouri Southern State University is a leading public university in southern Missouri offering an accessible, highest quality education that prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Located in the heart of Joplin, the 115-acre campus is home to nationally-recognized academic programs, a diverse student body and an engaged faculty. Missouri Southern provides unique educational opportunities, such as the ability to earn a bachelor’s degree in three years, and offers more than 50 degree programs, ranging from business and health sciences to computer science and automotive technology. From its many laboratories to its professional and graduate programs, the university offers students educational experiences designed to prepare them for a successful career.
- Address: 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1595
- Phone: (866) 818-6778
- Website: www.mssu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 5,045
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 17 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $30
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $6,964 | $13,928 |
| Books and Supplies | $902 | $902 |
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $7,108 |
| Other | $4,029 | $4,029 |
| Total Cost | $19,003 | $25,967 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- SAT Range: 840 – 1110
- ACT Range: 18 – 25
Majors
- Business/Commerce, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 70%
- Part-time: 30%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 4%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 7%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 71%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 86%
- 25 and Over: 14%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 78%
- Out-of-State: 22%
- Unknown: 0%