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Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern
Joplin, Missouri 64801-1595
Visit websiteKnown 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
97%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
3,101Students
16:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$42,620Earnings 10yr
$11,653Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1090
Reading & WritingMid: 515
500600
MathMid: 545
500570
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 21
1824
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
Programs (85)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia