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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 85 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 2

3,930 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 97.4%

SAT score average 1090

ACT score average 20

Average high school GPA 3.37

Application fee $35

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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 16:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

16 :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

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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 $10,868

Estimated cost $9,183 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 $10,868

Estimated cost $17,583 See my potential costs

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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 3,930, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

4,090

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

69%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Missouri Southern State University, students love their Campus Activities Board, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801

8668186778

www.mssu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Campus activities board

Greek council

International club

Women in science

Black student alliance

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

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 3.37.

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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