Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Missouri Southern State, founded in 1937, is a public, liberal arts college. Its 340-acre campus is located in Joplin, 68 miles west of Springfield. Web Site www.mssu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,732 Women 3,183 (55.5%) Men 2,549 (44.5%) Graduate Students 51 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Selection of Students Moderately difficult 94% of 2,333 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.30 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 22 average 19-25 range of middle 50% Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $16,932 Out-of-state: $22,433 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,067 Out-of-state: $11,568 Room and Board $6,767 Average Percent of Need Met 69% Average Freshman Award $8,367 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $20,638
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 202 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 33% of classes 20-29 students: 29% of classes 30-39 students: 17% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Joplin Population 50,789 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 42% of freshmen, 14% of all students NCAA Division II Lion STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 15.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 49% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 12.0% 3.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.0% Asian 6.2% Black/African-American 4.7% Hispanic/Latino 1.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 79.3% White 3.1% Unknown 3.7% from 31 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 3 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 1 SAT Only ACT Only Recommended August 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required August 1 Accepted with or without writing component ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 3950 East Newman Road City, State, Zip Joplin, MO 64801-1595 Phone (417) 625-9378 Fax (417) 659-4429 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@mssu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling, notification begins September 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Not accepted Not accepted Available Other Application Requirements Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Not Required 2 required for some freshmen Other Class rank of at least 50%, minimum recommended ACT score of at 21 required for freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 94% of 2,333 applicants were admitted 95% of 1,409 applicants were admitted 92% of 924 applicants were admitted 1,560 (71%) of 2,196 admitted students enrolled 886 (66%) of 1,342 admitted students enrolled 674 (79%) of 854 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.30 3.75 and Above 29% 3.50-3.74 16% 3.25-3.49 14% 3.00-3.24 13% 2.50-2.99 20% 2.00-2.49 8% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 4% Score of 24-29 29% Score of 18-23 53% Score of 12-17 15% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 22 average 19-25 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 14% Top quarter: 39% Top half: 70% Bottom half: 30% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $16,932 Out-of-state: $22,433 Tuition and Fees In-state: $6,067 Out-of-state: $11,568 Room and Board $6,767 Books and Supplies $824 Other Expenses $3,274 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Application Deadline Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Institutional Methodology Forms Required Cost to File FAFSA Code is 002488 Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 69% Average Award $8,367 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 683 (86.2%) of freshmen 402 (58.9%) of applicants 400 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need 100 (25.0%) of aid recipients Received by 387 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,822 Received by 8 (2.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,135 Received by 252 (63.0%) of aid recipients 101 (12.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,481 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 70% Average Award $8,485 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,960 (96.0%) of undergraduates 1,839 (62.1%) of applicants 1,833 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need 442 (24.1%) of aid recipients Received by 1,782 (97.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,635 Received by 55 (3.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,816 Received by 710 (38.7%) of aid recipients 224 (7.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,553
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 50% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $20,638 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 1.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, TEACH Grants Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 1,056 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama Number of Awards 264 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership Number of Awards 35 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Veterans Number of Awards 1 Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,807
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Art/Art Studies, General Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business/Commerce, General Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Education, General Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other History, General Industrial Engineering International Relations and Affairs Legal Professions and Studies, Other Mathematics, General Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Music Performance, General Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Secondary Education and Teaching Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Education, Health professions and related sciences, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 202 Part-Time Faculty 148 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 57% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 16% of classes 10-19 students: 33% of classes 20-29 students: 29% of classes 30-39 students: 17% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 2-9 students: 50% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 50% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 630,782 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 550 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Criminal Justice and Criminology Dental Hygiene Early Childhood Education Education--General Educational Media/Instructional Technology Nursing--General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Joplin Population 50,789 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather 365 acres Temperature 20.4 average low in January, 84.4 average high in September Rain 109 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 150 mile(s) from campus in Kansas City 5 mile(s) from campus in Joplin 170 mile(s) from campus in Kansas City HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 86% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments 42% of freshmen, 14% of all students Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available security at campus events, emergency vehicle assistance, safety awareness information to students PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Lion Hunter green and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,732 Women 3,183 (55.5%) Men 2,549 (44.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 4,210 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 24 All Graduate Students 51 Yes 3.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.0% Asian 6.2% Black/African-American 4.7% Hispanic/Latino 1.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 79.3% White 3.1% Unknown 3.7% from 31 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 65.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 15.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 30.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 36.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 49% Average Starting Salary $36,519 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 12.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018