Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO
PublicUrbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
97%
Enrollment
3,101
Graduation Rate
38%
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,620
Retention Rate
70%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)10001170
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1824
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,800
Avg Net Price
$11,653
Room & Board
$7,172
Total COA
$19,194
Median Debt
$19,174

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$9,021
$30,001–48,000
$10,467
$48,001–75,000
$12,646
$75,001–110,000
$15,035
$110,001+
$15,196
Pell Grant Rate: 35%
Federal Loan Rate: 35%

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Sticker Price$23,972
Estimated Net Price$11,653 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
38%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,620
Retention Rate
70%
Median Debt
$19,174

Top Programs

Health Professions
20.4%
Business & Marketing
17.9%
Criminal Justice
12.3%
Education
9.5%
Psychology
6.3%
Biology
4.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.5%
Computer Science
3.3%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
3.1%
Public Administration & Social Services
2.2%

Demographics

Men 39%Women 61%
White
69.3%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
9.3%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More
1.5%
International
3.3%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$30
App Fee (International)$60

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.