Missouri Southern State University
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$7,462
Avg in-state tuition
$14,924
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Joplin, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,927, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The university offers 40 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 $7,462, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,924.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
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.
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.
98% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
32% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 840-1110
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
57%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
71%
Hispanic
8%
Black
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
4%
Unknown
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Female student population
62%
Socio-economic diversity
56% 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
8
Total Online Enrollment
2,869
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 11% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 67% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,462 | $14,924 |
| Graduate | $6,300 | $6,300 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $902 |
| On-campus room and board | $7,209 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,389 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,108 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,029 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,029 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $18,962 | $26,424 |
| Off-campus without family | $19,501 | $26,963 |
| Off-campus with family | $12,393 | $19,855 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
90%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
71%
Pell Grant
56%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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