Missouri Southern State University
tuition & fees
$16,800
graduate tuition & fees
$12,240
acceptance rate
99%
Student Population
4,144
online students
948
Number of Programs
114
Financial Aid Amount
$5,823
SAT Scores
1,080
Graduation Rate
35%
Missouri Southern State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Joplin, Missouri.
It has a total enrollment of 4,144 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 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 99.48% 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 | www.mssu.edu/offices/admissions/index.php |
| Online Application | https://mssu.force.com/onlineapplication/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fonlineapplication%2FTargetX_Portal__PB |
| Financial Aid | www.mssu.edu/financial-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/netcalc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mssu.edu/financial-aid/military-friendly-school.php |
| Athletic | www.mssu.edu/academics/institutional-effectiveness/Student Right to Know 20-21.pdf |
| 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 99.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.40%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $35 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99.48 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 31.40 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
Tuition & Fees
Missouri Southern's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,400 for Missouri residents and $16,800 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.66% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,052).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $6,732 for Missouri residents and $12,240 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 94.29% compared to the last year's rate.
| Missouri Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,400 | $16,800 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $6,732 | $12,240 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 4,144 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 948 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Missouri Southern has 4,052 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 92 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,144 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,052 |
| Graduate Students | 92 |
| Online Enrollment | 948 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Missouri Southern offers 114 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 7 out of the 114 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 | 114 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 7 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 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 | ✔ |