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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
  • Interim President: Dr. Terri Agee
  • Website: www.mssu.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,593
  • College Alias: MSSU
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Basic Information
    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
    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
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • 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 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6337921,425
Number Granted Admission (%)618 (98%)786 (99%)1,404 (99%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)370 (60%)448 (57%)818 (58%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam--
ACT ® Exam72589%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math--
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1925
ACT ® English1825
ACT ® Math1724
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving75%50%1%53%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,033$2,498$1,777$1,937
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)8.4%6.5%5.9%
Number in Default1098671
Number in Repayment1,2901,3211,196
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,006$3,836$3,668
Out of State Tuition and Fees$7,786$7,476$7,168
Books and Supplies$600$600$600
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,214$5,113$4,930
Other Expenses$2,100$2,100$2,100
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,383$6,383$5,000
Other Expenses$2,700$2,700$2,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,700$2,700$2,800
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$11,920$11,649$11,298
Out of State$15,700$15,289$14,798
Off Campus
In-State$13,689$13,519$12,068
Out of State$17,469$17,159$15,568
Off Campus with Family
In-State$7,306$7,136$7,068
Out of State$11,086$10,776$10,568
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--2-
Bioinformatics----
Biology, Biological Sciences--30-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-332-
Business, Commerce-1121-
Finance--1-
Financial Planning and Services--8-
International Business, Trade and Commerce--8-
Management Science--37-
Marketing and Marketing Management--29-
Operations Management and Supervision--6-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies--4-
Public Relations--4-
Media Studies--8-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--5-
Computer and Information Sciences, Other--1-
Computer Science--2-
Computer Systems Analysis-110-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications-5--
Web and Multimedia Management-1--
 
Education
Computer Teacher Education---2
Education----
Elementary Education--60-
Kindergarten, Preschool Education---2
Secondary Education--404
Middle School Education--4-
 
Engineering
Industrial Engineering--2-
 
Engineering Technology
Computer Technology and Computer Systems Technology----
Engineering Technologies, Other-1--
Manufacturing Technology----
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad-2--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--16-
Technical and Business Writing--2-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature--1-
German Language and Literature--2-
Spanish Language and Literature--11-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology----
Dental Hygiene-18--
Environmental Health--8-
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other--1-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other--13-
Medical Radiologic Technology-10--
Nursing--41-
Respiratory Care Therapy-19--
 
History
History--2-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Computer Science----
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-1251-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry----
Physics--1-
 
Precision Production
Machine Shop Technology-3--
 
Psychology
Psychology--25-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other--11-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration--61-
Criminal Justice, Police Science-19--
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs--3-
Political Science and Government--10-
Sociology--16-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies----
Drama and Theatre Arts--2-
Fine Studio Arts--10-
Music Performance--5-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,593
  • Undergraduate: 5,563 Graduate: 30
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 2,240 Female: 3,353
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 2,227 Female: 3,336
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 13 Female: 17
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 3,935 Part-Time: 1,658
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 3,933 Part-Time: 1,630
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2 Part-Time: 28
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1052%
American Indian1282%
Black1723%
Asian761%
Hispanic1182%
White4,54981%
Unknown4458%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182024%
Ages 18-191,27423%
Ages 20-211,28023%
Ages 22-2491716%
Ages 25-2967412%
Ages 30-344268%
Ages 35-392745%
Ages 40-493326%
Ages 50-651433%
Age Over 65260.5%
Age Uknown450.8%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees621496125
Faculty Status211211-
Tenured Faculty135135-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service29521184
Primarily Instruction29521184
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2727-
Other Professionals12711710
Technical and/or Paraprofessional17214131
Clerical And Secretarial1047925
Skilled Crafts19154
Service and/or Maintenance49472
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,736 (191)$61,568 (114)$54,545 (77)
Professor$73,078 (73)$74,769 (51)$69,156 (22)
Associate Professor$56,140 (50)$58,792 (30)$52,161 (20)
Assistant Professor$46,999 (58)$45,929 (28)$47,998 (30)
Instructor$35,107 (10)$31,145 (5)$39,070 (5)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,673 (20)$51,297 (18)$55,060 (2)
Associate Professor$77,393 (1)$77,393 (1)- (-)
Assistant Professor$60,744 (5)$60,744 (5)- (-)
Instructor$46,596 (14)$45,186 (12)$55,060 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,176 (211)$58,895 (132)$54,304 (79)
Professor$73,078 (73)$74,769 (51)$69,156 (22)
Associate Professor$56,281 (51)$58,938 (31)$52,161 (20)
Assistant Professor$47,213 (63)$46,500 (33)$47,998 (30)
Instructor$36,868 (24)$35,257 (17)$40,778 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,181,352$726,281$455,071
Ratio (%)100%61%39%
 
Participants
All Athletes464291173
Unduplicated Athletes359243116
Baseball4242-
Basketball301713
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1848797
Football108108-
Golf1212-
Soccer442519
Softball20-20
Tennis8-8
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$40,919$34,455
Assistant Coaches-$14,972$16,439
 
Coaches
All Coaches513120
Baseball66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Basketball1046
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches835
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football1414-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1313-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students33%
 
By Gender
Male29%
Female37%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien70%
American Indian27%
Black19%
Asian10%
Hispanic46%
White34%
Unknown10%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less15%
5 Years25%
6 Years30%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related33
Residence Hall
Drug Related22
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape12
Robbery-1
Burglary95
Vehicle Theft11
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape12
Robbery-1
Burglary91
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