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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$11,586 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$4,564 tuition
$5,976 on campus room & board
$520 books
$526 fees

$16,150 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$9,128 tuition
$5,976 on campus room & board
$520 books
$526 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$3,800 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
86% of students receive aid
56% get federal aid ($5,486 avg)
41% get state aid ($1,190 avg)
47% get institn'l aid ($3,800 avg)
53% get loans ($5,032 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.12% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.38% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$4,561,675
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $6,318 85%
Federal Grant Aid $5,486 56%
Pell Grants $5,307 56%
Other Federal Grants $604 17%
Institution Grant Aid $3,800 47%
State Grant Aid $1,190 41%
Student Loans $5,032 53%
Federal Loans $4,963 53%
Other Loans $7,763 0%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: February 15
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Missouri Southern State University offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
3950 E Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
(417) 625-9300
http://www.mssu.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $163
Out of State $326

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 5
  • Bethany from Joplin, MO
  • Apr-24-2013 I am a current student here

    This is the cheapest university in Missouri. You may not have the on campus social life you would get at a D1 school but your options for academics are stellar.

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  • 5
  • Dominique from Ballwin, MO
  • Apr-05-2013 I am a current student here

    Best table busser at Old Spaghetti Factory! Known as the Dominator. Have a 15 year old poodle with no teeth, blind in 1 eye and a cataract in the other and hes my baby. (Don't let the guys know) 10/10

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  • 5
  • AnnMarie from Joplin, MO
  • Dec-17-2012 I am a current student here

    I think this college is worth all the tuition that we pay. This has been one of the best colleges that I have been to.

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  • 4
  • Anna from Saint Louis, MO
  • Dec-14-2012 I am a current student here

    You almost get a university experience with a community college price. Although, you're still getting the quality of the price you pay. The school lacks on technology - most class rooms still have black boards, but the rec center is really nice - all new fitness equipment.

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