Missouri Southern State University

Joplin, MO · Public · 3,019 undergrads

  • Admit rate: 97.0% (2,302 applicants)
  • SAT middle 50%: 1150–1420 (ACT 17–24)
  • Undergraduates: 3,019 (5.0% international)
  • Average net price: $12,007 (per year after aid)
  • Graduation rate: 42% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

  • Rolling: Rolling

Editor's notes

  • Send your ACT even though a 2.25 GPA gets you in. MOSO Merit is set by ACT score and GPA together, and it pays out over eight semesters.
  • File the FAFSA by Feb. 1. That's the cutoff for MSSU Foundation scholarships of up to $5,000.

Sources

  1. MSSU Admissions, First Time College Students
  2. MSSU Admissions & Campus Guide 2026 (PDF)
  3. MSSU Financial Aid, MOSO Merit Scholarship for First-time Freshman
  4. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid
  5. MSSU Admissions, Admissions home

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