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Abington, PA
97% admitted · $14,429/yr after aid
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $10,836
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings
- $48,193
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Missouri Southern State University is a public college in Joplin, MO with 3,019 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1065 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,836 per year ($10,595 for families earning under $30,000). 39% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,193 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,302
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,243
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–690
200800
SAT Math610–730
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136
What Missouri Southern State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $19,981
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,240
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,640
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,595
- $30–48k$8,454
- $48–75k$8,870
- $75–110k$12,395
- $110k+$14,415
Get a personal estimate with Missouri Southern State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Freshman retention
- 63%
- Median earnings
- $48,193
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,019
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White65%
- Hispanic10%
- Black7%
- Asian3%
Missouri Southern State University FAQ
What is Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate?+
Missouri Southern State University admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Missouri Southern State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–730 on SAT Math; the average total is 1065.
What ACT score do you need for Missouri Southern State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.
Is Missouri Southern State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Missouri Southern State University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,302 students applied to Missouri Southern State University and 2,243 were admitted; 579 enrolled.
Does Missouri Southern State University consider legacy status?+
No. Missouri Southern State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Missouri Southern State University require an essay?+
Missouri Southern State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Missouri Southern State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $19,981 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,836.
What is Missouri Southern State University's graduation rate?+
39% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 178341 · How we use this data
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