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Missouri Southern State University - Joplin (MSSU)

Black Pinpoint 3950 E. Newman Road | Joplin, MO | 64801-1595

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
2,669
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Acceptance Rate
98%

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 19

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
70/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$600
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$1,200
Approximate Expenses per year
$1,800

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
19 : 1
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Total Faculty
307
Terminal Degree Icon
Terminal Degree
153

Gender

Men
182
Women
125
Minority
21
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's

Prominent Alumni

Janet Kavandi

Astronaut

Dennis Weaver

Actor

Richard Jordan

NFL Football, KC Chiefs

Bill Grigsby

KC Chiefs Radio Announcer

Rich Hood

Editor, KC Star

06. Student Body

Gender

59% female41% male

Out of State

15% are out
of state85% are
in-state

Students

72% are
full time28% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,666
Foreign Countries Represented
31

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
60%
Students
12%
First-Year Students
30%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

Most Popular Places On Campus

Cyber Coffee Shop

Lion's Den

Student Life Activity Center

Leggett and Platt Athletic Center

Spiva Art Gallery

In addition to MSSU's campus facilities, Missouri Southern's low crime rate, well lit campus, 24 hour security and emergency phones located in key spots help to ensure the safety of students as they enjoy Missouri Southern's campus.

Most Popular Places Off Campus

NorthPark Mall and NorthPark 14 Movie Theatre

Joplin Water Park

Dioko Coffee Shop

Rangeline Golf and Miniature Golf

The Bridge (Youth Center)

As Missouri's fourth largest metorpolitan area, Joplin has the benefits of city life, but it's small enough and safe enough to feel like home. It is also just a short drive from Kansas City, MO which is 2 1/2 hours away. Branson, MO and Tulsa, OK are both less than 2 hours away. And in less then an hour, hiking, camping and canoeing can be found in the beautiful Ozarks region.

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Derek Skaggs
Director of Admissions
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3950 E. Newman Road Joplin, MO 64801
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866-818-6778

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Phone icon
866-818-6778

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconbeard-s@mssu.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Limitations
fee of $10/night

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Taxis Closest Airport: Joplin Regional Airport Transportation Trolley (opening Fall 2007)


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Fayetteville, AR: HWY 71 North - becomes HWY 249 - to 7th Street (Rt. 66). West to Duquesne Rd.; north on Duquesne Rd. to Newman Rd.; West on Newman Rd. Campus to immediate left. From Kansas City: HWY 71 South to Webb City; follow signage - South on Madison Ave. (which becomes Range Line Rd. at Joplin City Limits) to Newman Rd.; East on Newman Rd. approximately 1.5 miles to Missouri Southern campus. From Springfield: I-44 West, follow signage at Exit 11B; North to 7th Street (Rt. 66); West to Duquesne Rd.; north on Duquesne Rd. to Newman Rd.; West on Newman Rd. Campus to immediate left. From Tulsa, OK: I-44 East to Joplin, exit on Range Line Rd. (exit 8B); north on Range Line Rd. to Newman Rd.; East on Newman Rd. approximately 1.5 miles to Missouri Southern campus. From Wichita, KS: South on I-35 to HWY 166; East on HWY 166 to Baxter Springs, KS; North on Alt. 69 to Rt. 66; East on Rt. 66 to Joplin (Rt. 66 becomes 7th Street) to Range Line Rd.; north on Range Line Rd. to Newman Rd.; East on Newman Rd. approximately 1.5 miles to Missouri Southern campus. Or HWY 400 (Kellogg in Wichita) to HWY 171 to Madison Ave. in Webb City, Mo.; South on Madison Ave. (which becomes Range Line Rd. in Joplin) to Newman Rd.; East on Newman Rd. approximately 1.5 miles to Missouri Southern campus.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Drury Inn Ramada Inn John Wise Home Bed and Breakfast Budget Inn Days Inn


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Men's Sports (Lions)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Lady Lions)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
82
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
2
Number of Religious Organizations
9
Join a fraternity
1%
Join a sorority
1%

12. Student Services

Minority Support Groups

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based Federal Pell
02 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
03 - Need-Based SEOG
04 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Perkins Loans
02 - State Loans

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biotechnology.
  • Genetics, General.
  • Microbiology, General.
  • Pharmacology.
  • Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other.
  • Vision Science/Physiological Optics.
  • Zoology/Animal Biology.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Graphics.
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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04 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • French Language Teacher Education.
  • German Language Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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05 ENGINEERING.
  • Engineering, General.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist.
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
  • Nursing Science (MS, PhD).
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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09 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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10 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
  • Juvenile Corrections.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • International/Global Studies.
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14 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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16 PRECISION PRODUCTION.
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
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19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.

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