Missouri Southern State University
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Joplin, Missouri |
| Online | mssu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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.
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Admission Standards
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| A |
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, Arkansas |
| S |
University of Science and Arts of OklahomaChickasha, Oklahoma |
| G |
Grambling State UniversityGrambling, Louisiana |
| L |
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, Louisiana |
| A |
Alabama A & M UniversityNormal, Alabama |
| W |
University of West AlabamaLivingston, Alabama |
| C |
Chicago State UniversityChicago, Illinois |
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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.
