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Missouri Southern State University

  • 4 Year
  • Joplin, MO
  • 570 reviews
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    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B
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    Missouri Southern State is a public university located in Joplin, Missouri. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,358 undergraduate students. The Missouri Southern State acceptance rate is 95%. Popular majors include Business, Police and Criminal Science, and Health Professions. Graduating 33% of students, Missouri Southern State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,500.
    About Missouri Southern State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
    Address
    3950 E. Newman Road
    Joplin, MO 64801
    Website
    mssu.edu

    Missouri Southern State University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    95%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,018/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,368/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%

    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 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      147 Graduates
    • Health Professions
      79 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      78 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      77 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      65 Graduates
    • Biology
      56 Graduates
    • Nursing
      44 Graduates
    • Dental Hygiene
      41 Graduates
    • Communications
      36 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,358Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,663
    Undergrads Over 25
    18%
    Pell Grant
    53%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 25 responses
    Report
    • Average
      44%
    • Leader
      32%
    • Hard Worker
      16%
    • Diverse
      4%
    • Stressed
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    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
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 24 responses
    Report
    • LIONS
      63%
    • Pride
      25%
    • Persevering
      8%
    • Underrated
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    33%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
    National
    83%
    96%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses
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    Missouri Southern State University Reviews

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    I love Missouri Southern! All of the professors I’ve had are always more than willing to help you, and are kind. The student body is pretty friendly as well. There are a few things that need updated and worked on, but other than that, I love this university! This is not really a party school (I’m not complaining. I’m here to learn after all!) The sports are ok. It just all depends on which one you’re talking about. The location of this school is excellent! It’s just on the outskirts, and it’s not hard to get anywhere you need. Joplin is just the right size to start out in if you’re from a smaller town like me. There are fun activities almost every week for students to participate in, and sometimes they even show movies.
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    Missouri Southern is a great place to meet students from a diverse number of backgrounds and viewpoints. It's a very social campus teeming with academically invested people who actively strive to improve themselves and the world around them. Attending MSSU will allow you to grow yourself socially as a person while growing your intelligence by learning from passionate and knowledgeable professors who genuinely care about your education. The cost is amazing too!
    I enjoy Missouri Southern State University. It has a welcoming community and a beautiful campus! There could be some improvements in parking, but that is just a minor issue. Traffic is not horrible. I have a forty-minute commute each day. I really enjoy being a Missouri Southern Lion!