Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	735
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Joplin, Missouri, MSSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that MSSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Missouri Southern State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at MSSU is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at MSSU is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at MSSU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,244

Cost of attendance at Missouri Southern State University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,836

Cost of attendance at Missouri Southern State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Missouri Southern State University received on average $6,885 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,885

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	357	56%	$4,729	$1,688,285
Other Federal Grant	556	88%	$3,727	$2,072,217
State Grant/Scholarships	256	40%	$1,837	$470,300
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	441	70%	$3,555	$1,567,645
Total Grant & Scholarships	597	94%	$6,885	$4,110,162

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Missouri Southern State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Missouri Southern State University students is 37.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.6%.

37.0%

asian 50.0% 6 students
African American 14.1% 9 students
white 39.7% 271 students
unknown 36.4% 8 students
hispanic 32.7% 17 students
International Students 80.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 18.2% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Missouri Southern State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Missouri Southern State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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