- AcademicsC+
- ValueC+
- DiversityA-
- CampusC
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationB-
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Address
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801
Website
Missouri Southern State University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
19-24
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
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Cost
Net Price
$9,018/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 69%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.35 responses
- 69%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.36 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.36 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
197 GraduatesPolice and Criminal Science
147 GraduatesHealth Professions
79 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
78 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
77 GraduatesElementary Education
65 GraduatesBiology
56 GraduatesNursing
44 GraduatesDental Hygiene
41 GraduatesCommunications
36 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,358Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
53%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 51%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.43 responses
Poll
- 48%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.54 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
33%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%- 96%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses
Missouri Southern State University Reviews
548 reviews
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Missouri Southern has done so much for me! The instructors care so much about me and my education. They work well with my schedule and are understanding. I work hard, but Missouri Southern brings out the best things in me, and encourages me to be better. The dorms are super affordable. The campus police give a training to all freshman, helping you feel safe. The campus is so gorgeous, and I have met so many people here.
I love this school and will treasure the rest of my time here on this BEAUTIFUL campus.
I love this school and will treasure the rest of my time here on this BEAUTIFUL campus.
MSSU is a wonderful campus. I am a nontraditional student, over the age of 30, and MSSU and their staff have made my return to schooling beyond easy. Everybody is beyond helpful and nice, every corner that I turn there is somebody there waiting to help me with whatever my need is. And the professors are amazing!
I love the size of this school. I grew up in a small town and enjoy building academic relationships with my college professors as I did in high school. The faculty at MSSU truly cares about their students' success, and the school is in a good location for networking to begin careers in close cities/towns. Good networking opportunities in Joplin! Also, a fantastic education for the price you pay.