Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in an urban area, in Joplin.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,174 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,012 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 658 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 33% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Missouri Southern State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,501, and fees were $566. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,002 and $566 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students6,174 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate65% |
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24 miles away |
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65 miles away |
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73 miles away |
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84 miles away |
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86 miles away |
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106 miles away |
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116 miles away |
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
118 miles away |
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University of Central Missouri
121 miles away |
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Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
131 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1990 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 11/09/2009 - 12/20/2014 |
Admission
95%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $183/credit | |
| In State Students | $183/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $367/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $250/credit | |
| In State Students | $250/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $375/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,235 | $8,235 | $16,515 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,810 | $12,810 | $25,690 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,875 | $22,875 | $45,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $18,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Missouri Southern State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 53% | $4,210 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $462 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,012 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 66% | $2,685 |
| Federal Student Loans | 55% | $4,909 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $5,921 |
$9,018
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,334 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,705 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,308 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,678 |
| Over $110,000$12,430 |
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Student Population
6,021
Undergrads
153
Graduates
3,741
Women
2,433
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
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Black/African American |
6% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
