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  • 4 Year
  • JOPLIN, MO
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Missouri Southern State University

#19 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B
    Missouri Southern is a public university located in Joplin, Missouri. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,443 undergraduate students. The Missouri Southern acceptance rate is 98%. Popular majors include Business, Police and Criminal Science, and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration. Graduating 32% of students, Missouri Southern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,500.
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    3950 E. NEWMAN ROAD
    JOPLIN, MO 64801
    About Missouri Southern...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
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    MSSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    98%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    840-1110
    ACT Range
    18-25
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $9,519 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,549 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
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    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      211 Graduates
    • Police and Criminal Science
      135 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      119 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      103 Graduates
    • Biology
      80 Graduates
    • Nursing
      61 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      60 Graduates
    • Health Professions
      60 Graduates
    • Psychology
      42 Graduates
    • Environmental Health
      37 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    4
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    4
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      34%
    • On Campus
      44%
    • Online
      22%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,443 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,484
    Undergrads Over 25
    21%
    Pell Grant
    56%
    Varsity Athletes
    11%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,300 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    32%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
    National
    83%
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