Missouri Southern State University
4-years Public College In Joplin, MO
Missouri Southern State University (referred to as Missouri Southern) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Joplin, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Missouri Southern State University is $8,400 for Missouri residents and $16,800 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,144 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at Missouri Southern State University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Year Certificate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $8,400 (Missouri Residents) $16,800 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 99.48% |
| Student Population | 4,144 |
| Test Scores | 1,080 (SAT) 21 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
Missouri Southern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1949 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Missouri Southern State University is $8,400 for Missouri residents and $16,800 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Missouri Southern State University is $6,732 for Missouri residents and $12,240 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Missouri Southern State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 99 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,823 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Missouri Southern State University is 99.48% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.40%. The average SAT score is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 21. Missouri Southern State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 4,144 students are attending at Missouri Southern State University (4,052 undergraduate students). There are 190 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 101 part-time faculty working for Missouri Southern State University. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 510 (full-time) and 156 (part-time). The graduation rate at Missouri Southern State University is 35% and transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 62% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Missouri Southern State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Missouri Southern State University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Missouri Southern State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
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Missouri Southern State University Mission Statement
Missouri Southern State University is a state-supported, comprehensive university programs leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees. Central to our mission is a strong commitment to international education, liberal arts, professional e-professional programs, and the complementary relationship that must exist among them to prepare individuals for success in careers and distance learning.