Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Public
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Missouri Southern State University admitted 97.1% of applicants university-wide (3,100 of 3,194).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 97.1% | 3,100 | 3,194 |
| In-state | 95.5% | 1,142 | 1,196 |
| Out-of-state | 97.1% | 725 | 747 |
| International applicants | 98.6% | 1,233 | 1,251 |
| Men | 97.6% | 1,322 | 1,355 |
| Women | 96.7% | 1,778 | 1,839 |
Of 3,100 admitted students, 634 enrolled (20.5% yield).
Missouri Southern State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1160–1440
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Missouri Southern State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $32,688/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,000 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,688 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $32,688/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,759 |
| $30k–48k | $10,132 |
| $48k–75k | $11,233 |
| $75k–110k | $14,578 |
| Over $110k | $15,083 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Lion Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship — Up to $1,500 (Merit)
- Alumni Legacy Scholarship — Up to $1,000 (Other)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Missouri Southern Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Out-of-State Tuition Waiver — In-state tuition rate (Other)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees for up to 4 years (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition for up to 4 years (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Lion Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — Up to $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship — Up to $1,500 (Merit)
- Alumni Legacy Scholarship — Up to $1,000 (Other)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- International Ambassador Scholarship — Partial tuition waiver (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees for up to 4 years (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition for up to 4 years (Full Tuition)
Missouri Southern State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online International Student Application
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Scores
- Proof of Finances (one academic year)
- High School Transcripts (translated into English)
- University Transcripts (course-by-course evaluation with GPA) if transfer
- Health Center Screening (during orientation)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online International Student Application
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Scores
- Proof of Finances (one academic year)
- High School Transcripts (translated into English)
- University Transcripts (course-by-course evaluation with GPA) if transfer
- Health Center Screening (during orientation)
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Missouri Southern State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Missouri Southern State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $42,620
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 41.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 63%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,174
- At graduation
Missouri Southern State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (26%), Business & marketing (24%), Psychology (13%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
Missouri Southern State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.