Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Public four-year · City: Small
3,930undergraduates
97%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$11,264average net price per year
35%graduate in 6 years
70%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,302
- Admitted
- 2,243
- Admit rate
- 97%
- Admit rate, women
- 98%
- Admit rate, men
- 97%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 26%
- First-year students
- 579
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 3%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 500-600
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 500-570
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 69%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 18-24
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
72 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (6)
- Corrections Administration Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Certificate (1-2 years) (21 awarded), Bachelor's (50 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate (under 1 year) (42 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (11 awarded), Associate (42 awarded)
- Homeland Security Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Juvenile Corrections Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing Certificate (1-2 years) (16 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (2)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (155 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (10)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (23 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (20 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
- Environmental Health Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (34 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (17 awarded)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Associate (9 awarded)
- Public Health Education and Promotion Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (21 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (10 awarded)
Education (5)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (50 awarded)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (23 awarded)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Certificate (1-2 years) (7 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (85 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (5)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (16 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Associate (18 awarded)
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster Certificate (1-2 years) (11 awarded)
Psychology (5)
- Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded)
- Behavioral Neuroscience Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Clinical Psychology Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded)
- Developmental and Child Psychology Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (24 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (25 awarded)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (8)
- Acting Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Art/Art Studies, General Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded)
- Directing and Theatrical Production Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Music Pedagogy Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Certificate (2-4 years) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Musical Theatre Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (3)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- International/Globalization Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Certificate (1-2 years) (23 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (3)
- International Policy Analysis Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Public Administration Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
- Social Work Bachelor's (20 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (3)
- Industrial Technology/Technician Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (11 awarded)
- Quality Control Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (2)
- Creative Writing Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
History (3)
- European History Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- History, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Public/Applied History Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (12 awarded)
Social sciences (4)
- Cultural Anthropology Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (2)
- Language Interpretation and Translation Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Science technologies/technicians (1)
- Chemical Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (1)
- American/United States Studies/Civilization Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (6)
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Master's
- Art/Art Studies, General Post-bachelor's certificate
- Social Sciences, General Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $8,400
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $16,800
- Housing and food on campus
- $7,172
- Books and supplies
- $1,020
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,459
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $20,051
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $28,451
- Total cost living at home
- $13,489
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $9,021 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $10,467 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $12,646 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $15,035 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,196 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 95%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 91%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $7,514
- Got a grant from the college
- 72%
- Average grant from the college
- $4,922
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 35%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 41%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,302
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 23%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 33%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 35%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 38%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 38%
- Transferred to another college
- 29%
- Came back for year two
- 70%
| Pell grant students | 26% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 28% |
| Neither | 52% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 547 | 38% |
| Men | 360 | 31% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 | 35% |
| Asian | 21 | 43% |
| Black | 96 | 17% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 650 | 38% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 21% |
| Race unknown | 21 | 29% |
| International | 10 | 60% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 974 | 40% | 29% |
| Started here, part-time | 64 | 17% | 23% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 703 | 58% | 22% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 282 | 41% | 34% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,090
- Undergraduates
- 3,930
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,594
- Part-time undergraduates
- 1,336
- Graduate students
- 160
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 67%
- From out of state
- 27%
- From other countries
- 6%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 19%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 21%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 5%
| Women | 61% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
| White | 68% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 5% |
| International | 4% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO, 64801-1595
- County
- Jasper County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
- Highest degree
- Master's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.