Missouri Southern State University
PublicJoplin, MO
Missouri Southern State University, in Joplin, MO, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,019 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 97% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $75,985/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $8,120 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Missouri Southern State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against Missouri Southern State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Missouri Southern State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate?
Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Missouri Southern State University?
Admitted students at Missouri Southern State University typically score between 1150–1420 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Missouri Southern State University?
Admitted students at Missouri Southern State University typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Missouri Southern State University cost?
Missouri Southern State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,568 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Missouri Southern State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Missouri Southern State University takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Missouri Southern State University?
For 2024-25, Missouri Southern State University's published tuition and required fees were $17,080 for out-of-state students and $8,960 for in-state students -- $8,120 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Missouri Southern State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Missouri Southern State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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