Missouri Southern State University: Review & Facts

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Missouri Southern State University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,145 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1937 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Joplin, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

Missouri Southern State University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
84
Missouri Southern State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Criminal Justice, Business, Education, Medical, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Missouri Southern State University is relatively low at 62% (way below Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Missouri Southern State University is low: 34%. Around 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Missouri Southern State University is decent: 17:1. Learn more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, $16,100 per academic year. The additional fees at Missouri Southern State University (not included in tuition costs) are around $600; this comes to $16,700 per academic year.

Read the details about Missouri Southern State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
99%
Easy
According to government data, 1,937 applications were submitted and 1,927 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Missouri Southern State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,400
Medium
Missouri Southern State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Missouri Southern State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Missouri Southern State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - nearly $4,400 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Missouri Southern State University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Missouri Southern State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Missouri Southern State University
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, Missouri
64801-1595, USA
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