Missouri Southern State University - Joplin

Missouri Southern State University - Joplin is one of the leading colleges in Missouri with the acceptance rate of 98%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 866-818-6778 or send email at admissions@mssu.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 2,669
    • Average HS GPA: N/A
    • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    17 - 19
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biotechnology.
    Genetics, General.
    Microbiology, General.
    Pharmacology.
    Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other.
    Vision Science/Physiological Optics.
    Zoology/Animal Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Computer Graphics.
    Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
    Information Science/Studies.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Biology Teacher Education.
    Business Teacher Education.
    Chemistry Teacher Education.
    Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
    Education, General.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    French Language Teacher Education.
    German Language Teacher Education.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Reading Teacher Education.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Social Science Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Spanish Language Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
    ENGINEERING.
    Engineering, General.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    French Language and Literature.
    German Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist.
    Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
    Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
    Nursing Science (MS, PhD).
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
    Juvenile Corrections.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    International/Global Studies.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Physics, General.
    PRECISION PRODUCTION.
    Machine Shop Technology/Assistant.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
    Music Performance, General.
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Master's
  • Prominent Alumni

    Alex and Brett Harris
    Authors of "Do Hard Things," National Moot Court Champions
    Lindsay See
    Solicitor General, West Virginia; Executive Editor, Harvard Law Review
    Teresa Scanlan
    Miss America 2011
    William Glaser
    Pepperdine Law School, externship with federal district Judge Wilson
    Meredith Schultz
    Completed 14 Medical Mission Trips
    Bre Payton
    Conservative writer, staff writer for The Federalist

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Feb 15
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    N/A
    Required Fees
    N/A
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $600
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1200
    On-Campus Room and Board
    N/A
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    • State Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 70/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    5666
    Foreign Countries Represented
    31
  • Demographics

    • Asian 0%
    • African-American 0%
    • Hispanic 0%
    • Caucasian 0%
    • Male 28%
    • Female 72%
    • Аre out of state 0

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    12%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 30/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Suburban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    82
    Number of Honor Societies
    12
    Number of Social Sororities
    2
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (8)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Minority Support Groups: www.mssu.edu/ssc/outreach.html
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    N/A

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    N/A
    Career Services
    • N/A
    Opportunities at School
    • N/A
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required:
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: Varies
      Campus Tours
      • N/A
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      N/A