Missouri Southern State University
tuition & fees
$18,300
graduate tuition & fees
$12,330
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
4,147
online students
868
Number of Programs
137
Financial Aid Amount
$7,609
SAT Scores
1,340
Graduation Rate
42%
Missouri Southern State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Joplin, Missouri. Missouri Southern ranked 20th in Missouri Colleges and 227th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 4,147 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Missouri Southern's acceptance rate is 97.03% last year (undergraduate school).
Missouri Southern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Missouri Southern State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1595 |
| Phone | 866-818-6778 |
| WEB | www.mssu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admissions.mssu.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://mssu.my.site.com/onlineapplication |
| Financial Aid | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/netcalc.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/veteran-services/index.php |
| Athletic | https://www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/consumer-information.php |
| Disability Service | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Missouri Southern State University is 97.03% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.46%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.03 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.46 % |
Tuition & Fees
Missouri Southern's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,600 for Missouri residents and $18,300 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 8.93% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,800).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,750 for Missouri residents and $12,330 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.74% compared to the last year's rate.
| Missouri Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,600 | $18,300 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,750 | $12,330 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,147 students have enrolled at Missouri Southern (2024-2025). Among them, 868 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Missouri Southern has 3,881 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 266 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,147 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,881 |
| Graduate Students | 266 |
| Online Enrollment | 868 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Missouri Southern offers 137 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 137 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Missouri Southern
| Number of programs | 137 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 5 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |