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Missouri Southern State University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,650

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (85)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•History Missouri Southern State University was founded in 1937 as Joplin Junior College.
•In 1964, residents of Jasper County, Missouri approved a $2.
•The new campus opened in the fall of 1967 with 2,399 students and 95 faculty members.
•In 1977, the school was renamed Missouri Southern State College and officially became a state-assisted four-year college and part of the state of Missouri's higher education system.
•In 2003, the Missouri General Assembly authorized the renaming of the college to Missouri Southern State University - Joplin; in 2005 the university dropped Joplin from its name.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from MO state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K

139 mi(241 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

255 mi(442 min)

Dallaspop. 1.3M

326 mi(565 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City153 mi

OKC Oklahoma City211 mi

STL St Louis251 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1291 mi · ~37h 18m drive

New York, NY1125 mi · ~32h 30m drive

Hartford, CT1203 mi · ~34h 45m drive

Providence, RI1268 mi · ~36h 38m drive

Albany, NY1160 mi · ~33h 31m drive

Syracuse, NY1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive

Rochester, NY982 mi · ~28h 22m drive

Buffalo, NY915 mi · ~26h 26m drive

Philadelphia, PA1059 mi · ~30h 36m drive

Pittsburgh, PA812 mi · ~23h 27m drive

Harrisburg, PA971 mi · ~28h 3m drive

Newark, NJ1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive

Washington, DC955 mi · ~27h 35m drive

Baltimore, MD979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Atlanta, GA612 mi · ~17h 41m drive

Charlotte, NC770 mi · ~22h 15m drive

Raleigh, NC883 mi · ~25h 31m drive

Miami, FL1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive

Orlando, FL961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Tampa, FL941 mi · ~27h 11m drive

Nashville, TN431 mi · ~12h 27m drive

New Orleans, LA554 mi · ~16h drive

Richmond, VA935 mi · ~27h 1m drive

Chicago, IL492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Detroit, MI706 mi · ~20h 24m drive

Minneapolis, MN548 mi · ~15h 50m drive

St. Louis, MO255 mi · ~7h 22m drive

Kansas City, MO139 mi · ~4h 1m drive

Indianapolis, IN486 mi · ~14h 2m drive

Columbus, OH650 mi · ~18h 47m drive

Cleveland, OH746 mi · ~21h 33m drive

Milwaukee, WI537 mi · ~15h 31m drive

Dallas, TX326 mi · ~9h 25m drive

Houston, TX509 mi · ~14h 42m drive

Austin, TX508 mi · ~14h 41m drive

San Antonio, TX579 mi · ~16h 44m drive

Los Angeles, CA1349 mi · ~38h 58m drive

San Francisco, CA1529 mi · ~44h 10m drive

San Diego, CA1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive

Seattle, WA1586 mi · ~45h 49m drive

Portland, OR1566 mi · ~45h 14m drive

Denver, CO598 mi · ~17h 17m drive

Phoenix, AZ1023 mi · ~29h 33m drive

Salt Lake City, UT969 mi · ~28h drive

Honolulu, HI3904 mi · ~112h 47m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Kansas City (MCI)153 miles

Rental car

230 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

306 min$184-306

Oklahoma City (OKC)211 miles

Rental car

317 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

422 min$253-422

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Missouri Southern State University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award