Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Joplin, MO, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,019 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 42% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,620.

97%

Acceptance

$12,007

Net price

3,019

Enrollment

42%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

1,065

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–690

SAT Math610–730

ACT Composite17–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,007

Average net price

$8,960

In-state tuition

$17,080

Out-of-state tuition

$9,119

Room & board

$1,221

Books & supplies

$19,568

Total cost of attendance

34%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$19,174

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,759

$30–48K

$10,132

$48–75K

$11,233

$75–110K

$14,578

$110K+

$15,083

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing19.3%

Business14.1%

Criminal Justice13.9%

Education11.0%

Psychology7.6%

Humanities5.9%

Biology5.5%

Computer Science4.7%

Parks & Recreation3.3%

Multidisciplinary2.7%

After Graduation

$42,620

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,866

Median earnings (6 yrs)

42%

Graduation rate

63%

Retention rate

72%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,817

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,019

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

45%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

65%

Hispanic

10%

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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