Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
Missouri Southern State University is a public university located in Joplin, MO, serving approximately 3,101 students. It has an acceptance rate of 97%.
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Tuition
$8,400
Acceptance
97.44%
Students
3,261
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
38%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97.44%
SAT range
1000 - 1170
ACT range
18 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
3,261
Undergrads
3,101
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
44
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
13
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.97
Property Rate / 1,000
2.26
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Joplin
Violent Rate / 100k
578
Property Rate / 100k
3,287
Location
Institution does not report this
Joplin, MO 64801
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