Missouri Southern State University
3950 E Newman Rd
Joplin MO 64801
(417) 625-9300
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
5,264 (5,219 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
73% / 27%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
42% / 58%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
99% / 1%
- In-State / Out-of-State
62% / 38%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,816
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$9,106
- Room & Board$5,382
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
87%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,483
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$18,331
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,382
- Students Admitted
1,330
(96%)
- Students Enrolled771
(56%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class14%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Bioinformatics
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Finance, General
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Financial Planning and Services
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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Computer Science
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
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Education
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Computer Teacher Education
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Education, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Technical and Business Writing
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Environmental Health
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Precision production
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Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Juvenile Corrections
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Social sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,382
- Students Admitted
1,330
(96%)
- Students Enrolled771
(56%)
- Average High School GPA3.3
- Students in top 10% of HS Class14%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class39%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class74%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$15
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,816
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$9,106
- Room & Board$5,382
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$143
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$286
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid87%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,483
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$18,331
- Federal Grants43%$3,205
- Pell Grants43%$2,828
- Other Federal Grants23%$706
- State & Local Grants33%$1,671
- Institutional Grants62%$2,863
- Federal Loans48%$3,948
- Non-Federal Loans2%$4,444
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