Missouri Southern State University
3950 E Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801-1595
Missouri Southern State University (commonly referred to as Missouri Southern) is a public education institution that resides in Joplin, Missouri.
Missouri Southern awards associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in more than 33 subject areas and 49 concentrations. The school has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission and has specialized accreditation from the American Dental Association - Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Dual credit, distance learning and study abroad programs are offered at Missouri Southern State University. Life experience and Advanced Placement (AP) can be used as credit towards a degree and on-campus day care is available.
General Information
| Main Phone: (417) 625 -9300 |
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Website: www.mssu.edu |
| Status: Non-accredited
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Faculty: 312 |
| School Type: Public- 4-year or above |
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Affiliation: None |
| Size: Medium (5,000 - 10,000 students) |
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Undergraduates: 5,548 |
| Setting: N/A |
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Graduate Students: 63 |
| On-Campus Housing: N/A |
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Acceptance Rate: 97% |
| Out-of-State Tuition: N/A |
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Varsity Athletics: Yes |
| In-State Tuition: N/A |
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Student-to-faculty Ratio: 18 to 1 |
Admissions
Admission Requirements
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Required |
Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent |
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| High School GPA |
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| High School Rank |
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| High School Transcript |
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| TOEFL |
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| Standardized Test Scores |
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| Test Scores |
25th Percentile |
75th Percentile |
| ACT Composite |
18 |
24 |
| ACT English |
17 |
24 |
| ACT Math |
17 |
23 |
Acceptance Rate
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Total |
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| Applied |
1,691 |
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| Accepted |
1,632 |
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| Acceptance Rate |
97% |
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| Enrolled |
775 |
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Enrollment Statistics
| Undergraduate Attendance Status |
73% Full-time |
27% Part-time |
| Graduate Attendance Status |
14% Full-time |
86% Part-time |
| Student Gender |
42% Men |
58% Women |
Student Race Ethnicity
| 81% White |
3% American Indian/Alaska Native |
| 4% Black or African American |
1% Multiracial |
| 3% Hispanic/Latino |
1% Asian/Oriental |
| 0% Polynesian/Pacific Island |
7% Other |
Financial Aid
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Percent Receiving Aid |
Average Amount Received |
| Federal Grant |
61% |
$ 6,314 |
| Local Grant |
57% |
$3,770 |
| Institutional Grant |
47% |
$ 3,800 |
| Student Loans |
53% |
$ 5,032 |
Computer Information Sciences |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Computer and Information Sciences |
- |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
Computer Programming
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Computer Programming ? Programmer) |
- |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
Communication and Journalism |
Communication and Media Studies
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
- |
- |
36 |
- |
- |
Teacher Education and Professional Development
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
| Teacher Education (multiple Levels) |
- |
- |
- |
9 |
- |
| Secondary Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
62 |
9 |
- |
| Elementary Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
70 |
9 |
- |
Education
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Education and Teaching |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Subject Areas
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Computer Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
5 |
- |
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| German Language and Literature |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| French Language and Literature |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
| Spanish Language and Literature |
- |
- |
13 |
- |
- |
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields |
Drafting Design Engineering Technologies Technicians
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Cad Cadd Drafting and Or Design Technology Technician |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
Industrial Production Technologies Technicians
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology Technician |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
| Industrial Technology Technician |
- |
1 |
9 |
- |
- |
Legal Professions and Studies |
Legal Support Services
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Legal Assistant Paralegal |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Legal Professions and Studies
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Legal Professions and Studies |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
English Language and Literature Letters |
English Language and Literature
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| English Language and Literature |
- |
- |
18 |
- |
- |
Legal Professions and Studies |
Legal Support Services
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Legal Assistant Paralegal |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Legal Professions and Studies
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Legal Professions and Studies |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities |
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Liberal Studies |
- |
- |
86 |
- |
- |
Mathematics and Statistics |
Mathematics
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Mathematics |
- |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Biochemistry |
- |
- |
7 |
- |
- |
Biology
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Biology Biological Sciences |
- |
- |
33 |
- |
- |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies |
Health and Physical Education Fitness
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Health and Physical Education Fitness |
- |
- |
19 |
- |
- |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Administration |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Juvenile Corrections |
0 |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
| Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Administration |
0 |
- |
82 |
- |
- |
| Criminal Justice Police Science |
0 |
85 |
82 |
- |
- |
| Criminal Justice Safety Studies |
0 |
85 |
82 |
1 |
- |
Psychology
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Psychology |
- |
- |
44 |
- |
- |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Administration |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Juvenile Corrections |
0 |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
| Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Administration |
0 |
- |
82 |
- |
- |
| Criminal Justice Police Science |
0 |
85 |
82 |
- |
- |
| Criminal Justice Safety Studies |
0 |
85 |
82 |
1 |
- |
Chemistry
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Chemistry |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
- |
Physics
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Physics |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
- |
International Relations and National Security Studies
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| International Relations and Affairs |
- |
- |
6 |
- |
- |
Political Science and Government
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Political Science and Government |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
Sociology
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Sociology |
- |
- |
21 |
- |
- |
Precision Metal Working
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Machine Shop Technology Assistant |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
Health Professions and Related Programs |
Health and Medical Administrative Services
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist |
- |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist |
0 |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Dental Hygiene Hygienist |
- |
42 |
- |
- |
- |
Clinical Medical Laboratory Science Research and Allied Professions
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Clinical Laboratory Science Medical Technology Technologist |
- |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist |
- |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist |
0 |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
Health and Medical Administrative Services
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services |
- |
- |
4 |
- |
- |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist |
- |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist |
0 |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Dental Hygiene Hygienist |
- |
42 |
- |
- |
- |
Clinical Medical Laboratory Science Research and Allied Professions
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Clinical Laboratory Science Medical Technology Technologist |
- |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist |
- |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
- |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Medical Radiologic Technology Science - Radiation Therapist |
0 |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
| Respiratory Care Therapy Therapist |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
| Emergency Medical Technology Technician (emt Paramedic) |
0 |
16 |
- |
- |
- |
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services |
Business Commerce
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| Business Commerce |
- |
- |
198 |
- |
- |
History
| Number of Awards given in 2011-2012 |
Cert |
AS/AA |
BS/BA |
MS/MA |
PhD |
| History |
- |
- |
8 |
- |
- |
Sports & Athletics
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Yes |
No |
| Football |
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| Basketball |
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| Baseball |
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| Track |
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