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Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University is a medium, public institution located in Joplin, mo. Founded in 1937, Missouri Southern State University offers undergraduate degrees in 92 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
3,881 undergraduates
$8,400 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Missouri Southern State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 97.0%
SAT score average 1065
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.46
Application fee $30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Missouri Southern State University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,400
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,172
Books & supplies $1,020
Other expenses $3,459
Cost of attendance* $20,051
Average financial aid package $11,923
Estimated cost $8,128 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,800
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,172
Books & supplies $1,020
Other expenses $3,459
Cost of attendance* $28,451
Average financial aid package $11,923
Estimated cost $16,528 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Missouri Southern State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,881, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

4,147

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
65%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
4%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Missouri Southern State University, students love their Omicron Delt Kappa - Golden Crest Circle, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801
4176259300
www.mssu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Omicron delt kappa - golden crest circle

Project stay

Campus activities board (cab)

Student senate

The green bandana project

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Missouri Southern State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Missouri Southern State University?

Missouri Southern State University is located in Joplin, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Missouri Southern State University? 

The acceptance rate for Missouri Southern State University is 97%.

What’s the average GPA for Missouri Southern State University?

The average high school GPA for Missouri Southern State University students was 3.46.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Missouri Southern State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Missouri Southern State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $80,204.

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