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

Contact Dr. Shellie R. Hewitt
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9537
Fax: 417-659-4429

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Environmental Health
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Professions And Studies, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
International Policy Analysis
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Juvenile Corrections
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art/art Studies, General
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,302

Applied

2,243

Accepted

3,930

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,352

Females Applied

1,324

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

950

Males Applied

919

Males Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.37

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		500	600
SAT Math		500	570
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,700

In-state

17,400

Out-of-state

8,700

In-district

Fees

900

Full-time student fees

8,444

Room & board

4,840

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

10,868

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,927

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,603

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,609

Avg. Loan Aid

4,312

Avg. Grant Aid

6,095

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

41.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,930

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

27%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.32%
Black or African American	6.51%
White or Caucasian	69.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	4.45%
Asian	2.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.58%
Two or more races	1.48%
Other	2.26%

Gender

Male (39.11%)

Female (60.89%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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	22%

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

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)

Most popular organizations:
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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball	No	Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	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
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	No	No	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

269

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 139

Part-time - 130

Male - 115

Female - 154