Cutting Edge Laboratories and Simulations
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, Missouri
4,300
Students on Campus
Joplin
Location
50,000
Metro Population
4,300
Students on Campus
Joplin
Location
50,000
Metro Population
About This Campus
Missouri Southern State University is a welcoming, forward-thinking campus, driven by its commitment to immersive learning, health and life sciences, and global education.
Our strength in the health and life sciences is showcased in the new Roy Blunt Health and Life Science Innovation Center, home to cutting-edge laboratories, high-fidelity simulation spaces, and collaborative research environments. These innovative facilities give students practical experience with the tools and technologies shaping the future of healthcare and science.
Global education is woven into campus life with international programs, cultural events, study-abroad opportunities, and worldwide perspectives integrated into courses across all majors.
MSSU offers supportive faculty, vibrant campus life, and programs designed to help students thrive personally and professionally. Missouri Southern is a place to explore, grow, and prepare for a successful future.
Globally Focused Campus and Community
A Campus Community that Cares Deeply About Students
Helpful Information
For students without a vehicle, it is best to live on campus - but we have plenty of excellent options for you! With a variety of dorms available, our campus can be your home away from home.
We are 1-2 hours from many major cities and cultural hubs, making it an ideal home-base to explore the midwest. Kansas City, Springfield, Branson, Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Tulsa are all an easy drive away, so weekend road trip opportunities abound.
Location Information
The Four States area—where Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas meet—offers a unique blend of opportunity, culture, and convenience for students studying at MSSU. Joplin sits at the center of this vibrant region, giving students easy access to diverse communities, outdoor adventures, and growing professional networks. The area combines the friendliness of a small town with the amenities of larger ones, including cafés, festivals, and a vibrant arts scene.
Nature lovers can explore trails, lakes, and parks just minutes from campus, while those seeking experience in healthcare, business, education, and service fields benefit from strong regional partnerships and internship options. The cost of living is refreshingly affordable, making it easier for students to enjoy their semester without financial stress.
With its mix of culture, opportunity, and community spirit, the Four States area offers a supportive place to live and learn—an ideal home for students looking for a place to belong.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
- Course Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- Majors and Minors Website
- Registration Timing: According to Class Standing
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/17/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/10/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/12/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2026
NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- College of Business — AACSB Accredited
- Data Analytics
- Sports and Rec Management
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: No
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited
Closed
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art History Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration Management and Operations
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Drawing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Fiber Textile and Weaving Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- Graphic Design
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- History
- Human Biology
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Industrial Engineering
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
- Jewelry Arts
- Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
- Literature
- Logistics Materials and Supply Chain Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Management
- Music Theory and Composition
- Nutrition Sciences
- Painting
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology
- Public Policy Analysis
- Sculpture
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Voice and Opera
- Writing
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/25/2025
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Not Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 15
- Host Payment: 15
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/25/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? No
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
- Average Room Cost (per term): $2800
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:
Recommended for students without a vehicle
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls?
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1700
- Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Direct Placement for Spring 2027
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Direct placement is not available for this payment plan during Spring 2027.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
Direct placement is not available for this payment plan during Spring 2027.
Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28
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