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Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern

Joplin, Missouri 64801-1595

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Missouri Southern State University is a public institution in Joplin with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,620 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,653.

Established
1937
Mascot
Roary the Lion
Type
Public university
Conference
Mid-America
Division
Division II

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97%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
3,101Students
16:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$42,620Earnings 10yr
$11,653Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Missouri Southern State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1090

Reading & WritingMid: 515
500600
MathMid: 545
500570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,400
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,800
Room & Board$7,172
Books & Supplies$1,020
Total Cost of Attendance$19,194
Average Net Price$11,653
Median Debt at Graduation$19,174
Monthly Payment (10yr)$203

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,021
$30–48K$10,467
$48–75K$12,646
$75–110K$15,035
$110K+$15,196

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,653

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,650

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (85)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,101
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 7%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.3%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,866
8 Years$42,477
10 Years$42,620

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$32,600
Men
$44,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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