Missouri Southern State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Joplin, MO

$6,803

Avg in-state tuition

$13,606

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Missouri Southern State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Missouri Southern State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Joplin, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,604, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 34 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 32%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,803, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $13,606.

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Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

94% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Test scores Required

High school rank Recommended

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 840-1140

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-24

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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6k

Students Enrolled

51%

Online Student Enrollment

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online
On-campus
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

73%

Hispanic

7%

Black

6%

Unknown

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

9

Total Online Enrollment

2,836

Student Location Breakout

51% 49%

Percent of Programs Online

87% On-campus

13% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates 9% online

Associate Not offered

Bachelor's 12% online

Graduate Certificate Not offered

Master's 50% online

Doctorate Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

54%

State Grant Aid

41%

Institution Grant Aid

70%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,682
State Grant Aid $1,874
Institution Grant Aid $2,801
Pell Grant Aid $4,426

Financial Outlook

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.