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

Contact Ms. Jennifer Shaw
Sr. Admissions Coordinator
Email: admissions@mssu.edu
Phone: 417-625-3573
Fax: 417-659-4429

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
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
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Cad/cadd Drafting And/or Design Technology/technician
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
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
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
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
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Management
Music Performance, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,695

Applied

1,642

Accepted

4,251

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,035

Females Applied

1,002

Females Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

660

Males Applied

640

Males Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.5

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	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		470	560
SAT Math		480	610
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,762

In-state

15,896

Out-of-state

7,762

In-district

Fees

2,550

Room & board

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	Employees

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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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
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