Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
5,732
Students
9,471
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
94%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
Hearnes 106B
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
United States
Hearnes 106B
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
United States
Contact
Mr. Derek Skaggs
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: admissions@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9537
Fax: 417-659-4429
Director of Enrollment Services
Email: admissions@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-9537
Fax: 417-659-4429
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Programming |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| CAD/CADD Drafting/design Technology |
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| Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related |
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| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| Industrial Technology |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Dental Hygiene |
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| Environmental Health |
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| Health And Medical Administrative Services Related |
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| Health Professions Related |
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| Medical Radiologic Technology |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| Respiratory Care Therapy |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Professions And Studies Related |
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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 |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education Related |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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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| Juvenile Corrections |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Geography |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,333
Applied
2,196
Accepted
5,732
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,409
Females Applied
1,342
Females Accepted
95%
Male Admissions
924
Males Applied
854
Males Accepted
92%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.3
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.25 Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs |
2 recommendations |
| Other requirements: | Class rank of at least 50%, minimum recommended ACT score of at 21 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | September 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
5,501
In-state
11,002
Out-of-state
Fees
566
Full-time student fees
Financial Aid
9,471
Avg. Financial Aid Package
8,972
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
6,446
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,497
Avg. Loan Aid
2,770
Avg. Grant Aid
5,044
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
45%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,732
Total undergrad students
4%
International Students
18%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.52% |
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| Black or African American | 5.93% |
| White or Caucasian | 76.33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3.04% |
| Asian | 1.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.16% |
| Two or more races | 1.34% |
| Other | 2.98% |
Gender
Male (44.47%)
Female (55.53%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 14% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Welcome Week, International Studies and Spring Fling
Welcome Week, International Studies and Spring Fling
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
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 | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
350
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 202
Part-time - 148
Male - 171
Female - 179