Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.4k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,800
Avg On-Campus Living
$7,172
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,141
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$15,572
Net price (after aid)$11,653
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,021
$30k – $48k$10,467
$48k – $75k$12,646
$75k – $110k$15,035
$110k+$15,196
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,620
Median debt at graduation$19,174
Est. monthly loan payment$203
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans35%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
38%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.7k below avg
Out-of-state value
$16.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$16.8k
below avg
Net price
$11.7k
below avg
Pell
35%
Median debt
$19.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$42.6k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (32)
Social Sciences
International RelationsEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
1000 - 1170
ACT range
18 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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About Missouri Southern State University
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- Where is Missouri Southern State University located?
- Missouri Southern State University is located in Joplin, MO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Missouri Southern State University?
- Missouri Southern State University is a public university based in MO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Missouri Southern State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Missouri Southern State University is approximately 97%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Missouri Southern State University?
- Missouri Southern State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,400 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Missouri Southern State University?
- Missouri Southern State University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,261 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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