About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Derek Skaggs
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801
Joplin, MO 64801
Phone
866-818-6778
Email
admissions@mssu.edu
Experience College Life
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.
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.
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.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
beard-s@mssu.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Limitations
fee of $10/night
Transportation
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
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Overview
Applicants: 2,669
Acceptance Rate: 98%
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 19
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
307
with Terminal Degree
153
182
Men
125
Women
21
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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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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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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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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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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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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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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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Juvenile Corrections.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PRECISION PRODUCTION.
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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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.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Notable Faculty
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
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$600
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,200
On-Campus Room and Board
Comprehensive Fee
$0
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,666
Foreign Countries Represented
31
Demographics
59% female
41% male
15% are out of state
72% are full time
28% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
12%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
30%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
82
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
2
Number of Religious Organizations
9
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Lions)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Lady Lions)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Minority Support Groups: www.mssu.edu/ssc/outreach.html
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
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
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
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
