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Missouri Southern State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Missouri

Missouri Southern State University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
97%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹16,04,358Out-of-state
Students
3,019Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

Missouri Southern State University (Missouri Southern, MSSU, or MoSo) is a public university in Joplin, Missouri. It was established in 1937 as Joplin Junior College. The university enrolled 4,087 students in Fall 2023.

Admissions planning estimate

97% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 62%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 97.44%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 97.4% (2,243/2,302; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

97 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,194
Offered a place 3,100
Enrolled 634

20.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1150-1420
4001600
ACT composite17-24
136

What a year costs

₹25,75,615 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,04,358
  • Housing₹8,56,566
  • Books & supplies₹1,14,691
Sticker price ₹25,75,615
After aid (average) ₹11,27,841

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,41,631
Out-of-state ₹16,04,358

Average aid awarded: ₹6,34,229 a year.

Outcomes and support

62.8%
Retention
41.6%
Graduation
76%
Get financial aid
27%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 65%
Hispanic 10.1%
African American 7%
Native American 5.1%
Asian 3.4%
Unknown 2.6%
Multiracial 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate97.03%
Total Applicants3194
Admitted Applicants3100
Enrolled Applicants634
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1150
SAT Composite 75th %1420
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,41,631
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,04,358
Average Housing Cost₹8,56,566
Books & Supplies₹1,14,691
Average Net Price₹11,27,841
Students Receiving Aid76%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,34,229
Out-of-State Students27%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.96%
Asian3.41%
Hispanic10.14%
White65.02%
Multiracial1.32%
Native American5.1%
Pacific Islander0.46%
International5%
Unknown Race2.58%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate41.58%
Retention Rate62.78%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates3019

Contact

Street Address3950 Newman Rd
ZIP Code64801
Phone(417) 625-9300
Websitehttps://www.mssu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/