Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University is a public 4-year institution in Joplin, MO. It enrolls about 4,090 students and admits roughly 97% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Joplin, MO 64801 |
| County | Jasper County |
| Enrollment | 4,090 |
| Acceptance rate | 97% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,302 / 2,243 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $16,800 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 38% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $11,264 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 500–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–24 |
| Website | www.mssu.edu/ |
| Phone | 8668186778 |
Admissions
About 2,302 students applied and 2,243 were admitted. Of those admitted, 579 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,400 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $16,800. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $11,264 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,021 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,467 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,646 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,035 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,196 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 960 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 38% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Missouri Southern State University is in Joplin, MO, Jasper County. Its coordinates are 37.0952, -94.4617.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Missouri Southern State University?
About 97% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,302 applicants.
How much does Missouri Southern State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,400 for in-state students and $16,800 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Missouri Southern State University?
About 4,090 students are enrolled.