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Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, Missouri

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Overview

Enrollment

4,144
Missouri Southern State University overview
Location Joplin, Missouri
Online mssu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Missouri Southern State University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Joplin, Missouri, Missouri Southern State University occupies a 373-acre campus in the southwestern corner of the state, approximately 150 miles south of Kansas City. The university, established in 1937 as Joplin Junior College, achieved university status in 2003 and now operates as a public institution serving both residential and commuter students. MSSU offers undergraduate programs across four academic schools, with notable strengths in health sciences, teacher education, and criminal justice, while maintaining a focused international mission that incorporates global perspectives into its curriculum. The campus features modern academic facilities, traditional residence halls, and athletic venues where the Lions compete in NCAA Division II athletics as members of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

Missouri Southern is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
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SAT 960/1220
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.5

Applications Accepted

99.5% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Missouri Resident Tuition

$8,026
In State Costs for Missouri Southern State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$902
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $7,624
Budget for Other Expenses$3,459
Total One Year Cost$20,011

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,052
Out of State Costs for Missouri Southern State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$902
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $7,624
Budget for Other Expenses$3,459
Total One Year Cost$28,037

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

33% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Missouri Southern State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 19%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 16%
Health Professions 15%
Education 13%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 8%

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Last updated February 24, 2024