Overview
Student Population
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Located in Joplin, Missouri, Missouri Southern State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,304 prospective students applied, and 2,203 were granted admission. Of those admitted 908 enrolled in the school. 4,201 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,805 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $6,503 plus fees of $0. Missouri Southern is ranked 1001 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Missouri Southern is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Missouri Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $831 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $7,004 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,328 |
| Total One Year Cost | $17,666 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $831 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $7,004 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,328 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,168 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 16% |
| Health Professions | 15% |
| Education | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178341 IPEDS survey data for Missouri Southern State University.