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Missouri Southern State University

3950 E Newman Rd, Joplin, MO 64801-1595 -

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School Notes Overview:

The University offer a baccalaureate program that fosters the total education of each student. Central to that mission is the strong commitment to international education, to the liberal arts, to professional and preprofessional programs, and to the complementary relationship that must exist between liberal and professional education in order to prepare individuals for success in careers and lifelong learning.

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School Overview:

	Missouri Southern State University
County	Jasper County, MO
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Public
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,849 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,615 students
Part-Time Graduate	9 students

Total Enrollment	5,473 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	700 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	99%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,913
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	3%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$2,043
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	70%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$2,297
% Students Receiving Loans	52%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$2,620

School Notes:

Missouri Southern State University is a state-supported, comprehensive university offering programs leading to the bachelor's degree and to selective master's degrees in collaboration with other universities. The University has a statewide mission in international education granted to MSSU by special legislation.
The curriculum combines a liberal arts foundation with a professional orientation and a strong commitment to the international aspects of education in order to prepare you for lifelong learning and a successful career in a rapidly changing and competitive world.
Missouri Southern State University is Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education,Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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In the News:

MSSU Enrollment Reflects Tornado Impact (KOAM-TV Pittsburg)
posted on September 27, 2011 at 09:49:34 pm
The total number of students enrolled at Missouri Southern State University dropped for the fall 2011 semester, but University officials say the number is far better than had been anticipated in the wake of the May 22 tornado.
Enrollment increases at community colleges, down at MSSU (The Joplin Globe)
posted on September 27, 2011 at 08:05:10 pm
While enrollment has decreased at Missouri Southern State University, local community colleges are seeing increases in student enrollment. Crowder College in Neosho saw record increases in the number of students enrolled and the number of credit hours being taken this fall.
Lions sign 7 for women's track (The Joplin Globe)
posted on July 13, 2011 at 05:12:08 am
Five athletes from Missouri high schools are among the latest track and field and cross country signees for Missouri Southern State University.
Brett Butler joins Yakov Smirnoff in 'Stand Up for Joplin' show (The Springfield News-Leader)
posted on July 12, 2011 at 02:17:28 am
Former star of Grace Under Fire, Brett Butler, will join Yakov Smirnoff for the Stand Up for Joplin show 7 p.m. July 19 at the Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University.
State grants tuition waiver to Missouri Southern (KAIT Jonesboro)
posted on July 11, 2011 at 04:03:55 pm
The Missouri Southern State University's Board of Governors in April approved a tuition increase of $20 per credit hour for in-state students, to $163 per credit hour.