Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · City · 3,019 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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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
Cost
In-state COA
$19,568
Out-of-state COA
$27,688
Avg net price
$12,007
Room & board
$9,119
In-state tuition
$8,960
Out-of-state tuition
$17,080
Books & supplies
$1,221/yr
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%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1065
Reading 540–690
Math 610–730
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 17–24
English 15–24
Math 16–24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Missouri Southern State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
40%
1st-yr retention
63%
Transfer-out rate
28%
Consumer completion
45%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,866
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,620
Median debt
$19,174
Monthly loan payment
$203
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,500–$21,620
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,304
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$33,600
Independent students
33%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
10%
Black
7%
Asian
3%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
5%
Unknown
3%
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
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Institutional
Endowment
$54M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
53%
Avg faculty salary
$6,706/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,817
Federal loan rate
33%
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