Missouri Southern State University

Highest Degree Offered

Master's Degree

Tuition per Year (out of state)

$15,896

Surrounding Environment

City: Small

Description:

Missouri Southern State, founded in 1937, is a public, liberal arts college. Its 340-acre campus is located in Joplin, 68 miles west of Springfield.

3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801-1595

General Info: 866.818.6778
Website: www.mssu.edu/

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Institution Type:

Four or more years

Affiliation:

Public

In State Tuition and Fees:

$7,762

Out of State Tuition and Fees:

$15,896

Application Fee:

$30

Room and Board Fee:

$7,678

The tuition amounts are academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students based on 15 credit semester (30 credit year).

Required Test:

ACT

Reading Average

Math Average:

Writing Average:

Undergraduate Enrollment:

4,245

By Gender:

Men:

39%

Women:

61%

By Race:

International:

African-American:

Native American:

Asian:

Hispanic:

Caucasian:

70%

Other:

Graduate Enrollment:

107

Total School Enrollment:

4,352

Every attempt has been made to verify the college data displayed here. However, some data may vary substantially from what has been displayed. Please visit the school's website for the most up to date information. The data sources for the information displayed here include: IPEDS; Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using ipeds2022)

Missouri Southern State University

Admissions

Application Fee: $30

Requirements:

Secondary school GPA
Secondary school record
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Admission:

Total

Men

Women

Number of Applicants
1,695

660

1,035

Applicants Admitted
1,642

640

1,002

Admitted Students Enrolled

Full Time
531

223

308

Part Time
47

24

23

Test Scores:

SAT

The SAT was taken by 33 enrolled students, or 6%.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile

Critical Reading 470 560

Math 480 610

Writing 470 560

ACT

The ACT was taken by 464 enrolled students, or 80%.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile

Verbal 16 24

Math 18 24

Missouri Southern State University

Tuition and Fees

Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022

Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$7,762

Out-Of-State
$15,896

Books & Supplies
$902

On-Campus

Room & Board
$7,678

Other Expenses
$3,459

Off-Campus

Room & Board
$7,106

Other Expenses
$4,069

Off-Campus With Family

Other Expenses
$4,069

Missouri Southern State University

Programs

Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.

Majors	Degree Type
Accounting.	MD/DO
Acting.	MD/DO
Art/Art Studies, General.	MD/DO
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician.	MD/DO
Biochemistry.	MD/DO
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Business Administration and Management, General.	MD/DO
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.	MD/DO
Business/Commerce, General.	MD/DO
Business/Managerial Economics.	MD/DO
Chemical Technology/Technician.	MD/DO
Chemistry, General.	MD/DO
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.	MD/DO
Clinical Psychology.	MD/DO
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.	MD/DO
Corrections Administration.	MD/DO
Creative Writing.	MD/DO
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.	MD/DO
Criminal Justice/Police Science.	MD/DO
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.	MD/DO
Curriculum and Instruction.	MD/DO
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.	MD/DO
Developmental and Child Psychology.	MD/DO
Directing and Theatrical Production.	MD/DO
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.	MD/DO
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.	MD/DO
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.	MD/DO
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.	MD/DO
Elementary Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).	MD/DO
English Language and Literature, General.	MD/DO
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.	MD/DO
Environmental Health.	MD/DO
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.	MD/DO
Fine/Studio Arts, General.	MD/DO
French Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Geography.	MD/DO
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.	MD/DO
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.	MD/DO
History, General.	MD/DO
Homeland Security.	MD/DO
Industrial Technology/Technician.	MD/DO
International Policy Analysis.	MD/DO
International Relations and Affairs.	MD/DO
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Juvenile Corrections.	MD/DO
Language Interpretation and Translation.	MD/DO
Latin American Studies.	MD/DO
Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing.	MD/DO
Legal Studies.	MD/DO
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.	MD/DO
Linguistics.	MD/DO
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.	MD/DO
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.	MD/DO
Mathematics, General.	MD/DO
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.	MD/DO
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.	MD/DO
Music Pedagogy.	MD/DO
Music Performance, General.	MD/DO
Music, Other.	MD/DO
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.	MD/DO
Physics, General.	MD/DO
Political Science and Government, General.	MD/DO
Psychology, General.	MD/DO
Public Administration.	MD/DO
Public Health Education and Promotion.	MD/DO
Public/Applied History.	MD/DO
Quality Control Technology/Technician.	MD/DO
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.	MD/DO
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.	MD/DO
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.	MD/DO
Secondary Education and Teaching.	MD/DO
Social Sciences, General.	MD/DO
Social Work.	MD/DO
Sociology, General.	MD/DO
Spanish Language and Literature.	MD/DO
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.	MD/DO
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.	MD/DO
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.	MD/DO
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.	MD/DO

Missouri Southern State University

Financial Aid

Aid Type	# Receiving	% Receiving	Average Amt
Federal Grants	556	88%	$ 3,727
State/Local Grants	256	40%	$ 1,837
Institutional Grants	441	70%	$ 3,555
Loans To Students	293	46%	$ 4,929

Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 78%

Missouri Southern State University

Enrollment

Fall 2021

Undergraduate:	4,245
Graduate:	107

School Total:	4,352

By Gender	Undergraduate	Graduate
Men	1,651 / 39%	35 / 33%
Women	2,594 / 61%	72 / 67%

By Race	Undergraduate	Graduate
International	108 / 3%	1 / 1%
African-American	301 / 7%	5 / 5%
Native American	148 / 3%	4 / 4%
Asian	114 / 3%	1 / 1%
Hispanic	342 / 8%	5 / 5%
Caucasian	2,967 / 70%	87 / 81%
Other	152 / 4%	1 / 1%

Missouri Southern State University

Student Services

Services Offered:

Remedial services
Academic/Career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-Campus day care for children

Special Learning Opportunities Offered:

Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening college
Teacher Certification

Library:

Physical Facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Teacher Certification Details:

Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.

Missouri Southern State University

Athletics

Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Membership:

Football: Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc

Basketball: Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc

Baseball: Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc

Cross Country/Track: Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc