Missouri Southern State University
Public, 4-year
3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801-1595
Quick Facts
3,101
Total Enrollment
97%
Acceptance Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
$37,866
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,400
In-State Tuition
$11,653
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1090
Avg SAT Score
About Missouri Southern State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 3950 E. Newman Road |
| City | Joplin, MO |
| ZIP Code | 64801-1595 |
| County | Jasper County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Dean Van Galen (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 3,101 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 39% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 69.3% |
| Black | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.3% |
| Unknown | 2.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 19.1% |
| Part-Time Students | 18.6% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 500 | 570 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 530 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,400
In-State Tuition
$16,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,194
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,653
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 35% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 35% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $19,174 |
| Median Total Debt | $11,650 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $33,304 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 49% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,021 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,467 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,646 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,035 |
| $110,001+ | $15,196 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$37,866
6 Years After
$42,477
8 Years After
$42,620
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $24,118 | 75th percentile: $54,253
Earnings by Family Income Background
$34,410
Low Income
$41,309
Middle Income
$42,161
High Income
Student Outcomes
70%
Full-Time Retention
22%
Part-Time Retention
38%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,614
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$10,217
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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