Missouri Southern State University

3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801

  • Public
  • 4-year college
  • 6 trade programs
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About Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University is a public 4-year college in Joplin, Missouri, with about 4,967 students a year. It offers 6 trade programs we track, including police academy & criminal justice, EMT & paramedic, dental hygienist, and industrial maintenance & mechatronics. It was formerly known as Missouri Southern.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$12,007
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
42%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$42,620
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
34%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

Healthcare

Public safety

Welding & manufacturing

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

Missouri Southern State University
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801

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