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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO
2.5Above Average
97%
Open Admissions
37%
Graduation
About Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University is a public four-year institution located in Joplin, Missouri. With an enrollment of approximately 3,101 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 97%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 37%. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,620 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,653 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
97%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
37%
Enrollment
3,101
Total students
Median Earnings
$42,620
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,400
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,800
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,653
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1040–1260
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
18 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1040
Median
1185
75th
1260
4001600
SAT Math
25th
500
Median
545
75th
570
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
21
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$16,800/yr
In-State Tuition$8,400/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$11,653/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$46,612
10-Year Earnings
$426,200
ROI Multiple
9.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Missouri Southern State University
Student Outcomes
37%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$43k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,101
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
