Missouri Southern State University

#2178 in Best Colleges in America

JOPLIN, MO · 4 Year ·

3.7

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3950 E NEWMAN RD JOPLIN, MO 64801

Common App Accepted
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional
Some Online Degrees

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

9 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri

Safest College Campuses in America 656 of 1,306
Most Diverse Colleges in America 758 of 1,517
Best Value Colleges in America 813 of 1,482

Academics

C+

Overall Grade

Academics

Value

A minus

Diversity

C+

Campus

B minus

Athletics

B minus

Party Scene

C+

Professors

B minus

Location

B minus

Dorms

B minus

Campus Food

C+

Student Life

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Business

211 Graduates

#2Police and Criminal Science

135 Graduates

#3Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

119 Graduates

#4Liberal Arts and Humanities

103 Graduates

#5Biology

80 Graduates

#6Nursing

61 Graduates

#7Elementary Education

60 Graduates

#8Health Professions

60 Graduates

#9Psychology

42 Graduates

#10Environmental Health

37 Graduates

Admissions

97%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

SAT Range

950-1170

ACT Range

18-24

Application Fee

$30

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$9,703

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$6,885

Students Receiving Financial Aid

94%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$33,300

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

37%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

89%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

2,755

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

2,755 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

1,490

Undergrads Over 25

20%

Pell Grant

56%

Varsity Athletes

13%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

16:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Athletic Division

NCAA Division II (with football)