Missouri Southern State University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4367 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1227 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1153 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In Joplin |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 4,927
- Graduates
- 118
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.mssu.edu
Missouri Southern State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% | 99% |
| Applicants | 2,034 | 801 | 1,233 |
| Admissions | 2,000 | 782 | 1,218 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 634 | 267 | 367 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 76 | 34 | 42 |
1,688 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,181 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
67 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 840
or below
75% of them
had 1110
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Missouri Southern State University are 840-1110 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
598 or 84%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Missouri Southern State University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 3601 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 409 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 343 (7%) |
| Asian | 139 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 131 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 100 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 99 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 65 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 41 (0.8%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $6,549
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,964 | $6,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,964 | $6,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,928 | $6,300 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 950 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,209 |
Missouri Southern State University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 209 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 92 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 88 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 79 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 76 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 68 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 62 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 44 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 44 | ||
| Psychology, General | 41 | ||
| Social Work | 39 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 37 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 21 | ||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 20 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 20 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 20 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 20 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 15 | ||
| Environmental Health | 13 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 10 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 167 | 999 | 78 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 26% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 19 |
| 1992 | 2 | 25 |
| 1993 | 1 | 32 |
| 1994 | 3 | 31 |
| 1995 | 1 | 22 |
| 1996 | 4 | 33 |
| 1997 | 3 | 45 |
| 1998 | 1 | 38 |
| 1999 | 1 | 63 |
| 2000 | 3 | 60 |
| 2001 | 6 | 62 |
| 2002 | 1 | 65 |
| 2003 | 1 | 90 |
| 2004 | 2 | 77 |
| 2005 | 1 | 141 |
| 2006 | 7 | 114 |
| 2007 | 6 | 139 |
| 2008 | 7 | 157 |
| 2009 | 4 | 177 |
| 2010 | 3 | 181 |
| 2011 | 7 | 185 |
| 2012 | 5 | 244 |
| 2013 | 7 | 264 |
| 2014 | 7 | 237 |
| 2015 | 12 | 239 |
| 2016 | 9 | 204 |
| 2017 | 14 | 166 |
| 2018 | 20 | 174 |
| 2019 | 22 | 190 |
| 2020 | 24 | 274 |
| 2021 | 21 | 437 |
Notable alumni
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Jeff Speakman
- Occupations
- actorfilm producerKenpo
- Biography
-
Jeff Speakman is an American actor and a martial artist in the art of American Kenpo and Japanese Gōjū-ryū, earning black belts in each. Between 2008 and 2018, he was President of the International Kempo Federation.
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Lonny Chapman
- Occupations
- television actoractorplaywright
- Biography
-
Lon Leonard Chapman was an American actor best known for his numerous guest star appearances on television drama series.
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James Thrash
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
James Ray Thrash is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Missouri Southern State University.
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Allen Barbre
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Allen Wade Barbre is a former American football offensive guard. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football for Missouri Southern State University. He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Denver Broncos.
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Janet L. Kavandi
- Occupations
- chemistastronaut
- Biography
-
Janet Lynn Kavandi, a native of Carthage, Missouri, is an American scientist and a NASA astronaut. She is a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions, served as NASA's Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office, and was the Center Director at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio from March 2016 until her retirement from NASA in September 2019. She was inducted into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Sean James
- Occupations
- American football playermodel
- Biography
-
Sean James is a former American football player and activist who signed as a rookie free agent with the Minnesota Vikings (1991–1992). Sean is the cousin of father and son Major League Baseball players Cecil Fielder and Prince Fielder. In June 2012, James created Be In The Know About Bullying to combat homophobia and bullying.
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Bob Beatty
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Robert Beatty is a football coach and the former head football coach for the Trinity Shamrocks, a high school American football team located at Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the most successful High School Football coach in Kentucky state history by championships won, with 15 state championship titles and one National Championship during his nearly forty-year-long career.
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Ron Richard
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ronald F. Richard is an American politician from the state of Missouri. A Republican, Richard served in the Missouri House of Representatives, including as Speaker of the House before being elected to the State Senate in 2010. He is the first speaker to later be elected Missouri senator in more than 100 years, the first in Missouri's history to serve as top leader in both houses of his state's legislature, and the fifth person in United States history to do such. Richard represented the 32nd Senatorial District.
General info
| Alternative names | Missouri Southern MSSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 562 |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 3950 E. Newman Road Joplin, Missouri, 64801-1595 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 52,000 |
| Phone | 8668186778 |
| Fax | +1 (417) 625 3121 |