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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
Ms. Jennifer Shaw
Sr. Admissions Coordinator
Email: admissions@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3573
Fax: 417-659-4429
Sr. Admissions Coordinator
Email: admissions@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3573
Fax: 417-659-4429
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business/commerce, General |
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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, 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 |
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician |
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Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other |
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Engineering/industrial Management |
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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 |
French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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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 And Medical Administrative Services, Other |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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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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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Professions And Studies, Other |
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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 |
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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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, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
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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Graphic Design |
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Music Management |
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Music Performance, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,695
Applied
1,642
Accepted
4,251
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,035
Females Applied
1,002
Females Accepted
97%
Male Admissions
660
Males Applied
640
Males Accepted
97%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.5
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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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 |
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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 | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 560 | ||
SAT Math | 480 | 610 | ||
ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,026
In-state
16,052
Out-of-state
8,026
In-district
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
4,251
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
25%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.68% |
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Black or African American | 7.68% |
White or Caucasian | 69.72% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 3.9% |
Asian | 2.84% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.58% |
Two or more races | 1.95% |
Other | 2.2% |
Gender
Male (38.86%)
Female (61.14%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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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 | 15% |
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 | Division 2 | ||
Basketball | Division 2 | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 2 | ||
Football | Division 2 | ||
Golf | Division 2 | ||
Indoor Track | Division 2 | No | |
Soccer | No | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Tennis | No | No | |
Track And Field | Division 2 | ||
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 2 | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 2 | ||
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 2 | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 2 | No | |
Soccer | Division 2 | ||
Softball | Division 2 | ||
Tennis | Division 2 | ||
Track And Field | Division 2 | ||
Volleyball | Division 2 |
Faculty
258
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 169
Part-time - 89
Male - 119
Female - 139
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