Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO · City · 3,019 students

Year

Public

City

Medium (3k–10k)

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Location

Joplin, MO, 64801-1595 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MCI · Kansas City

153 mi away

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Admission Rate

97%

Cost of Attendance

$19,568

per academic year

Graduation Rate

40%

Median Earnings

$42,620

10 yrs after entry

Median Debt

$19,174

at graduation

Enrollment

3,019

Medium (3k–10k)

Cost

In-state tuition

$8,960

Out-of-state tuition

$17,080

Room & board

$9,119

Avg net price

$12,007

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

Admissions

Admit rate

97%

SAT average

1065

540–690 range

ACT midpoint

17–24 range

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

Outcomes

Graduation rate

40%

1st-yr retention

63%

Consumer completion

45%

Median earnings (6yr)

$37,866

Median earnings (10yr)

$42,620

Median debt

$19,174

Monthly loan payment

$203

Student Body

Men 40%Women 60%

Student : Faculty ratio

■ Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

34%

First-generation

45%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

23.0

Part-time students

18%

Race & ethnicity

White

65%

Hispanic

10%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$37,866

10 years after entry

$42,620

Business/Commerce, General189

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods88

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities80

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General52

Biology, General46

Criminal Justice and Corrections33

Psychology, General31

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness26

Computer and Information Sciences, General19

Health and Medical Administrative Services19

Public Health16

Social Work15

Fine and Studio Arts15

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing15

English Language and Literature, General13

Communication and Media Studies9

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Institutional

Avg faculty salary

$6,706/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,817

Federal loan rate

33%