Missouri Southern State University

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• 3950 E Newman Rd
  Joplin , MO 64801-1595
  (417) 625-9300
  www.mssu.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Small city

  Enrollment

  7,613

  Full time

  6,113

  Part time

  1,500

  Men full time

  2,514

  Women full time

  3,599

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  -

  Missouri Southern State University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Masters

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Missouri Southern State University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  2%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  3%

  Hispanic

  2%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  85%

  Non-Resident Alien

  2%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  4%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Missouri Southern State University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $15

  Applied

  1,425

  Admitted

  1,404

  Enrolled

  818

  Admitted %

  99%

  Missouri Southern State University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Recommended

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Recommended

  Recommendations

  Neither required nor recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Missouri Southern State University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  -

  Students submitting ACT

  89%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  19

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  25

• Missouri Southern State University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $4,006

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $7,786

  Books and Supplies

  $600

  On-campus room and board

  $5,214

  Off-campus room and board

  $6,383

  Missouri Southern State University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  85%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  50% , $2,498 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  53% , $1,937 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  75% , $3,033 on average

• Missouri Southern State University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biochemistry	0	6	0
  Bioinformatics	0	0	0
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	34	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	6	0	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	0	162	0
  Business/Commerce, General	8	0	0
  Finance, General	0	0	0
  Financial Planning and Services	0	0	0
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	0	0	0
  Management Science, General	0	0	0
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	0	0	0
  Operations Management and Supervision	0	1	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	0	4	0
  Mass Communication/Media Studies	0	7	0
  Public Relations/Image Management	0	10	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Sciences, Other	0	0	0
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	7	2	0
  Computer Programming/Programmer, General	4	0	0
  Computer Science	0	0	0
  Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst	0	10	0
  Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	0	0	0
  Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster	0	0	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Education, General	0	0	0
  Educational/Instructional Media Design	0	0	3
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	64	0
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	0	4	0
  Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	0	0	0
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	47	3
  Engineering	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Industrial Engineering	0	0	0
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	4	0	0
  Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology	0	0	0
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other	2	0	0
  Industrial Technology/Technician	0	6	0
  Manufacturing Technology/Technician	0	1	0
  Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD	2	0	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	0	13	0
  Technical and Business Writing	0	1	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  French Language and Literature	0	1	0
  German Language and Literature	0	2	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	0	10	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist	0	2	0
  Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	22	0	0
  Environmental Health	0	7	0
  Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other	0	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	0	0	0
  Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	0	0	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	0	37	0
  Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	8	0	0
  Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	20	0	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	0	4	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  General Studies	0	38	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	18	0	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	4	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  International/Global Studies	0	2	0
  Mathematics and Computer Science	0	2	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Health and Physical Education, General	0	12	0
  Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other	0	0	0
  Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	0	3	0
  Physics, General	0	1	0
  Precision Production	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	1	0	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Psychology, General	0	30	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	0	76	0
  Criminal Justice/Police Science	22	0	0
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	0	1	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  International Relations and Affairs	0	0	0
  Political Science and Government, General	0	10	0
  Sociology	0	24	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Art/Art Studies, General	0	0	0
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	1	1	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	11	0
  Music Performance, General	0	2	0

• Missouri Southern State University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  Aug 1st

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Feb 15th

  Regular application deadline

  No closing date

  Fall application deadline

  Apr 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Aug 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Rolling admission

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• Missouri Southern State University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.mssu.edu/tour/aerialview.htm

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Missouri Southern State University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Missouri Southern State University Military Programs

  ROTC

  No

  Army

  No

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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