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MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY (MSSU)

  • 3950 E Newman Rd
  • Joplin, MO 64801
  • OPEID College Code: 00248800
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  • General Phone: (417) 625-9300
  • President: Dr. Bruce Speck
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,701
  • College Alias: MSSU
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Missouri Southern State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
Missouri Southern State University Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $15.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7628061,568
Number Granted Admission (%)712 (93%)771 (96%)1,483 (95%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)438 (62%)420 (54%)858 (58%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam76589%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1723
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving46%39%56%59%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,514$3,679$2,131$2,874
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)9.9%8.1%8.4%
Number in Default134110109
Number in Repayment1,3411,3581,290
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,530$4,530$4,006
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,530$4,530$4,006
Out of State Tuition and Fees$8,532$8,532$7,786
Books and Supplies$800$800$600
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,500$5,382$5,214
Other Expenses$3,150$3,150$2,100
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,000$7,000$6,383
Other Expenses$3,750$3,750$2,700
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,750$3,750$2,700
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$13,980$13,862$11,920
In-State$13,980$13,862$11,920
Out of State$17,982$17,864$15,700
Off Campus
In-District$16,080$16,080$13,689
In-State$16,080$16,080$13,689
Out of State$20,082$20,082$17,469
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,080$9,080$7,306
In-State$9,080$9,080$7,306
Out of State$13,082$13,082$11,086
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--4-
Bioinformatics----
Biology--42-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting----
Business Administration--180-
Commerce----
Finance----
Financial Planning and Services----
International Business----
Management Science----
Marketing----
Operations Management and Supervision--2-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication--7-
Public Relations--6-
Media Studies--11-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-101-
Computer and Information Sciences, Other----
Computer Programming-1--
Computer Science----
Computer Systems Analysis--9-
Computer Systems Networking----
Web and Multimedia Management----
 
Education
Computer Teacher Education----
Education----
Educational and Instructional Media Design---1
Elementary Education--50-
Kindergarten and Preschool Education---3
Secondary Education--492
Middle School Education--3-
 
Engineering
Industrial Engineering----
 
Engineering Technology
Cad Drafting and Design-2--
Engineering Technologies, Other----
Industrial Technology--2-
Manufacturing Technology----
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad----
Computer Systems Technology----
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--17-
Technical and Business Writing--3-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature----
German Language and Literature--4-
Spanish Language and Literature--9-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science----
Dental Hygiene-37--
Emergency Medical Technology----
Environmental Health--7-
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other----
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other----
Health Services--32-
Medical Radiologic Technology----
Nursing--37-
Radiologic Technology-6--
Respiratory Care Therapy-13--
 
History
History--5-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies--5-
Mathematics and Computer Science--1-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal----
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies--51-
Liberal Arts----
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--1-
Physics--1-
 
Precision Production
Machine Shop Technology----
 
Psychology
Psychology--33-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--20-
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other----
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice----
Juvenile Corrections--4-
Law Enforcement Administration--84-
Police Science-65--
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs----
Political Science--10-
Sociology--17-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama--4-
Fine Studio Arts--13-
Music Performance--5-
Art Studies----
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,701
    • Undergraduate: 5,639 Graduate: 62
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,368 Female: 3,333
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,347 Female: 3,292
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 21 Female: 41
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,115 Part-Time: 1,586
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,110 Part-Time: 1,529
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5 Part-Time: 57
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1052%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown3977%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181773%
Ages 18-191,27622%
Ages 20-211,21721%
Ages 22-241,07219%
Ages 25-2970412%
Ages 30-344047%
Ages 35-392925%
Ages 40-493626%
Ages 50-651533%
Age Over 65320.6%
Age Unknown120.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees635506129
Faculty Status208208-
Tenured Faculty125125-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service29520887
Primarily Instruction29520887
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2828-
Other Professionals1251196
Technical and/or Paraprofessional18715136
Clerical And Secretarial1057728
Skilled Crafts25196
Service and/or Maintenance51492
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,640 (189)$60,938 (111)$52,946 (78)
Professor$72,721 (68)$74,628 (47)$68,452 (21)
Associate Professor$56,717 (49)$58,711 (32)$52,963 (17)
Assistant Professor$44,701 (61)$43,675 (27)$45,516 (34)
Instructor$40,269 (11)$39,724 (5)$40,724 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$52,949 (19)$48,274 (15)$70,481 (4)
Professor$90,638 (1)- (-)$90,638 (1)
Associate Professor$71,086 (1)- (-)$71,086 (1)
Assistant Professor$61,739 (4)$64,319 (3)$54,000 (1)
Instructor$45,950 (13)$44,262 (12)$66,200 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,332 (208)$58,386 (126)$53,176 (82)
Professor$72,742 (69)$74,628 (47)$68,711 (22)
Associate Professor$56,746 (50)$58,711 (32)$53,252 (18)
Assistant Professor$45,059 (65)$44,570 (30)$45,478 (35)
Instructor$38,821 (24)$37,247 (17)$42,644 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,408,558$882,342$526,216
Ratio (%)100%63%37%
 
Participants
All Athletes370245125
Unduplicated Athletes326220106
Baseball4040-
Basketball371621
All Track Combined1096346
Football112112-
Golf1414-
Soccer21-21
Softball23-23
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$48,936$40,702
Assistant Coaches-$16,908$15,922
 
Coaches
All Coaches452718
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
All Track Combined1165
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches954
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students33%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female36%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien33%
Unknown6%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years26%
6 Years30%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related42
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related63
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary109
Arson1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery1-
Burglary179
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson1-
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