Missouri Southern State University
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Missouri Southern State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 8, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
96.6%
Applications
2,613
Admitted
2,523
Enrolled
586
SAT Composite
1120-1400
SAT Math
540-710
SAT Reading
600-690
ACT Composite
18-25
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants2,613reported count
Admits2,52397%
Class seats58623% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 2,613 | 2,523 | 97% | 586 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 23%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Application fee: $30. Fee waivers are reported as available.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$42,620
10 yrs after enrollment
42%
6-year completion
$12,007
sticker minus grants
$19,174
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
751numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Betsy
Last Name:Wood
Title:Director of Instituitonal Effectiveness
Office:Institutional Effectiveness
Address Line 1:3950 E Newman Rd
Zipcode64,801
Country:USA
Phone:(417) 659-4379
Email Address:wood-b@mssu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.mssu.edu/academics/institutional-effectiveness/annual-reports.php
City:Joplin
StateMO
Name of College/University:Missouri Southern State University
Street Address Line 1:3950 E Newman Rd
CityJoplin
StateMO
Zip64,801
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)417
Main Phone Number:625-9300
Main Institution Emailinfo@mssu.edu
Admissions Office Street Address (if different) Line 1:3950 E Newman Rd
CityJoplin
StateMO
Zip64,801
Country:USA
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):417
Admissions Phone Number:625-9378
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):866
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:818-6778
Admissions Email Address:admissions@mssu.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateYes
AssociateYes
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESC8D · Entrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month8
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day1
If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):ACT is not required, we have been test optional since August 2020.
SATYes
ACTYes
APYes
CLEPYes
Institutional ExamYes
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
ACT OnlyConsidered
SAT OnlyConsidered
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,186
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,146
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled413
Total first-time, first-year who applied696
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted683
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled144
Total first-time, first-year who applied731
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted694
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled29
Total first-time, first-year who applied0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
C2 · Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
Is your waiting list ranked?Not Applicable
High school completion requirementGED
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Social studies3
Academic electives3
Visual/Performing Arts1
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?Recommended
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:Same fee as paper
Explain:Not Applicable
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80022.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69951.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59918.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4997.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80034.6
SAT Math: 600-69926.9
SAT Math: 500-59926.9
SAT Math: 400-49911.5
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160029.6
SAT Composite: 1200-139937.0
SAT Composite: 1000-119925.9
SAT Composite: 800-9997.4
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-365.1
ACT Composite: 24-2927.9
ACT Composite: 18-2342.2
ACT Composite: 12-1723.8
ACT Composite: 6-111.0
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT English: 30-367.3
ACT English: 24-2919.4
ACT English: 18-2340.1
ACT English: 12-1727.7
ACT English: 6-115.6
ACT English: Below 60
ACT Math: 30-363.9
ACT Math: 24-2920.9
ACT Math: 18-2332.8
ACT Math: 12-1742.2
ACT Math: 6-110.2
ACT Math: Below 60
ACT Reading: 30-3618.5
ACT Reading: 24-2920.9
ACT Reading: 18-2338.1
ACT Reading: 12-1719.9
ACT Reading: 6-112.4
ACT Reading: Below 60
ACT Science: 30-364.6
ACT Science: 24-2925.3
ACT Science: 18-2347.8
ACT Science: 12-1719.7
ACT Science: 6-111.9
ACT Science: Below 60.7
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class21
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class45
Percent in top half of high school graduating class72
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class28
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class6
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:75
Percent who had GPA of 4.023.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9928.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7414.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4914.0
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.997.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492.8
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.5
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.02.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.994.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7412.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2419.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9933.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.4914.7
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100.0
Percent who had GPA of 4.018.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9922.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7414.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2411.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9914.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.495.7
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.4
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.49
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:95.4
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:30
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?No
Priority Date: Month8
Priority Date: Day1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:Considered
Date: Month9
Date: Day1
No set DateYes
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day29
Amount of housing deposit:150
Refundable if student does not enroll?Full refund
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:One Semester
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallYes
SpringYes
SummerYes
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRecommended for Some
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresRecommended for Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.25
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
Fall Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Spring Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Summer Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:D
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
Describe other transfer credit policies:No limit in the number of credit hours that may be transferred.
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Number48
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://catalog.mssu.edu/content.php?catoid=19&navoid=4164#credit-options
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentYes
English as a Second Language (ESL)Yes
Exchange student program (domestic)Yes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Liberal arts/career combinationYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Undergraduate ResearchYes
Arts/fine artsYes
Computer literacyYes
English (including composition)Yes
Foreign languagesYes
HistoryYes
Physical EducationYes
HumanitiesYes
Intensive writingYes
MathematicsYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)26%
Percent of males who join fraternities1%
Percent of females who join sororities2%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing47%
Percent who live off campus or commute53%
Percent of students age 25 and older4%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)26%
Percent of males who join fraternities2%
Percent of females who join sororities1%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing22%
Percent who live off campus or commute78%
Percent of students age 25 and older21%
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students22
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)23
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Marching bandYes
Model UNYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Television stationYes
Army ROTC is offered:On campus
Coed residence hallsYes
Men's residence halls (Men)Yes
Women's residence halls (Females)Yes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Annual Expenses
8 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/netcalc.php
Minimum12
Maximum18
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
In-state (out-of-district):$314
Out-of-state:$627
NONRESIDENTS:$627
Financial Aid
15 TABLESAcademic Year2024
Institutional methodology (IM)Yes
Federal$7,501,355
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,625,720
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,127,075
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$3,324,802
Federal Work-Study$142,002
Total Self-Help$3,466,804
Federal$47,150
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$279,124
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$6,160,297
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,025,320
Total Scholarships/Grants$7,511,891
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,438,725
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$678,067
Total Self-Help$5,116,792
Parent Loans$490,388
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$552,377
Athletic Awards$2,670,302
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.330
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:99
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$7,899
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$782,033
Other (specify):Yes
Specify:I-20
FAFSAYes
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)Yes
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:Yes
If yes, starting date (Month):3
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
Job skillsYes
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaYes
Religious affiliationYes
State/district residencyYes
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio15
based on ____ students3,092
and ____ faculty203