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Missouri Southern State University

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Joplin, MO

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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

Admit rate97%
SAT range1150–1420
ACT range17–24
Undergrads3,019
Yield (admits who enroll)31%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$19,568
4-year grad rate40%
Median earnings, 10yr out$42,620

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans33%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out49%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$40,412/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$55,286/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$41,771/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$75,295/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$39,419/yr
Education, General$39,273/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,985/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$64,765/yr
Public Health$63,965/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,114/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$46,892/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$58,701/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$41,008/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$49,855/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$62,576/yr
Sociology$40,957/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$40,402/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity702
Typical room charge$4,400
Typical board charge$2,520

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

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 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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