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3950 E Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
p. 417-625-9300
w. www.mssu.edu

Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2907

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Missouri Southern State University?
1884th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $4,290 $4,290 $8,580
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $526 $526 $526
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $143 $143 $286
FT Graduate Tuition $4,897 $4,897 $9,680
FT Graduate Required Fees $30 $30 $30
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $272 $272 $538
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $13,980 $13,980 $17,982
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $16,080 $16,080 $20,082
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $9,080 $9,080 $13,082

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $4,006 $4,530 $4,006 $4,530 $7,786 $8,532
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $600 $800
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,214 $5,382
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,100 $3,150
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,383 $7,000
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,700 $3,750
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,700 $3,750

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$15
Graduate Application Fee$15
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,568 (762 male / 806 female)
Admitted 1,483 (712 male / 771 female)
Admission rate 95%
First-time Enrollment 858 (438 male / 420 female)
FT Enrollment 814 (416 male / 398 female)
PT Enrollment 44 (22 male / 22 female)
Total Enrollment5,701

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Missouri Southern State University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Missouri Southern State University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
NCAA Basketball Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
NCAA Baseball Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc
NCAA Track & Field Conference Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc

ACT Test Admission

755th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 89%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity720
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 38 50 44 26 44 1,468 74 1,744
Accounting
Art/Art Studies, General
Biochemistry 8 8
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 2 4 76 84
Business Administration and Management, General 22 8 10 2 6 298 14 360
Business/Commerce, General
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 2 2 4
Chemistry, General 2 2
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 12 2 14
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 2 2
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 16 2 18
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer Teacher Education
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General 18 4 22
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 4 12 2 4 4 136 6 168
Criminal Justice/Police Science 2 10 2 4 4 102 6 130
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 2 66 6 74
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8 8
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design 2 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 4 4 86 6 100
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
English Language and Literature, General 2 32 34
Environmental Health 14 14
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 24 26
French Language and Literature
General Studies 2 4 92 4 102
German Language and Literature 2 4 2 8
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2 2 2 4 52 2 64
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health and Physical Education, General 2 4 32 2 40
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
History, General 10 10
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Technology/Technician 4 4
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies 10 10
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 6 6
Juvenile Corrections 8 8
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 6 6
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Management Science, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mass Communication/Media Studies 2 2 16 2 22
Mathematics and Computer Science 2 2
Mathematics, General 2 2 2 6
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Music Performance, General 8 2 10
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 2 70 74
Operations Management and Supervision 2 2 4
Physics, General 2 2
Political Science and Government, General 2 4 14 20
Psychology, General 4 4 2 54 2 66
Public Relations/Image Management 2 2 6 2 12
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 2 10 12
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 2 20 4 26
Secondary Education and Teaching 2 4 90 6 102
Sociology 2 2 2 28 34
Spanish Language and Literature 6 12 18
Technical and Business Writing 6 6
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Missouri Southern State University 1789th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $56,332 ($58,386 male / $53,176 female)
Number of FT Faculty 208 (126 male / 82 female)
Number of PT Faculty N/A
FT Faculty Ratio N/A
Total Benefits $3,298,892

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