Overview
Student Population
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 2,034 prospective students applied, and 2,000 were granted admission. Of those admitted 710 enrolled in the school. 3,476 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,569 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,964 plus fees of $0. Missouri Southern is ranked 829 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Missouri Southern is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Missouri Southern State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#829 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#354 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Missouri
#46 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 840/1110 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Missouri Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $902 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $7,209 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,389 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,464 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $902 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $7,209 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,389 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,428 |
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% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178341 IPEDS survey data for Missouri Southern State University.
Current students may use the Missouri Southern State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.