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Overview
Missouri Southern State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Joplin, MO, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
3950 East Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801
United States
Joplin, MO 64801
United States
Contact
Dr. Shellie R. Hewitt
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9537
Fax: 417-659-4429
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9537
Fax: 417-659-4429
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Biomedical Sciences, General |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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| Business/commerce, General |
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| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Computer Programming/programmer, General |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education, General |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Industrial Technology/technician |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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| Dental Hygiene/hygienist |
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| Environmental Health |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| International Policy Analysis |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Directing And Theatrical Production |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Musical Theatre |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,937
Applied
1,927
Accepted
4,052
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,203
Females Applied
1,198
Females Accepted
100%
Male Admissions
734
Males Applied
729
Males Accepted
99%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.42
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2.25 |
| Other requirements: | Incoming freshmen must meet ONE of the following requirements: High School GPA 2.25 or Higher ACT Composite score of 21 or higher Graduate in the top 50% of their class |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | September 1st | |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | January 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 610 | ||
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 | ||
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 24 |
Financial Aid
10,076
Avg. Financial Aid Package
9,607
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
10,402
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,577
Avg. Loan Aid
4,092
Avg. Grant Aid
5,474
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
41.7%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,052
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.78% |
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| Black or African American | 6.59% |
| White or Caucasian | 68.2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5.02% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.62% |
| Two or more races | 2.13% |
| Other | 3.11% |
Gender
Male (37.96%)
Female (62.04%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 19% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming Week, Holiday Happenings and Welcome Week
Homecoming Week, Holiday Happenings and Welcome Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Gamma Alpha Lambda (National Christian Sorority)
Gamma Alpha Lambda (National Christian Sorority)
Most popular organizations:
Campus Activities Board , Greek Council, International Club, Women in Science and Black Student Alliance
Campus Activities Board , Greek Council, International Club, Women in Science and Black Student Alliance
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
security at campus events, emergency vehicle assistance, safety awareness information to students
security at campus events, emergency vehicle assistance, safety awareness information to students
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Indoor Track | |
Division 2 | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Indoor Track | |
Division 2 | No |
| Sand Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
287
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 134
Part-time - 153
Male - 144
Female - 143
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