Missouri Southern Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 97.03%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1340. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,600
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,300
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Missouri Southern:
- Total Enrollment: 4,147, including 868 online students
- 3,881 Undergraduate, 266 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.3% men, 61.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 63%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 137 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Missouri Southern Overview
Missouri Southern State University (Missouri Southern) is a four-year, public school located in Joplin, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Missouri Southern's tuition & fees is $9,600 for Missouri residents and $18,300 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,609.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,147 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Missouri Southern's acceptance rate is 97.03% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.46%. The median SAT score is 1340 and the ACT score is 20.
Missouri Southern State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Missouri Southern State University is $9,600 for in-state students and $18,300 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $6,750 for in-state students and $12,330 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,971 for Missouri residents and $19,934 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $6,768 for Missouri residents and $12,421 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,600 | $18,300 |
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| Graduate | $6,750 | $12,330 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,971 | $19,934 |
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| Graduate | $6,768 | $12,421 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Missouri Southern State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Missouri Southern
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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