by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,927 undergraduates in 2020, Missouri Southern State University is a public university located in Joplin, Missouri. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Missouri Southern State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Missouri Southern State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Missouri Southern State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Missouri Southern State University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Missouri Southern State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Missouri Southern State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Missouri Southern State University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Missouri Southern State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Missouri Southern State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 4,927 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,443 (69.9%). Part-time attendance was 1,484 (30.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,443 | 1,484 | 4,927 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Missouri Southern State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Missouri Southern State University #985 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Missouri Southern State University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Missouri Southern State University Diversity Guide.
Missouri Southern State University has a total of 421 student athletes, 267 men and 154 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $5,273,410 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $5,273,410 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Missouri Southern State University Athletics