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Missouri Southern State University

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 37% value
97% Acceptance $12,007 Avg net price 41.6% Graduate $42,620 Median earnings 3,019 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
City
Enrollment
3,019 students
Women / Men
60.5% / 39.5%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
97%
SAT (mid 50%)
1150–1420
ACT (mid 50%)
17–24

Cost

Avg net price
$12,007
Sticker price
$19,568
Tuition (in-state)
$8,960
Tuition (out-of-state)
$17,080

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41.6%
Retention rate
62.8%
Median earnings (10y)
$42,620
Median debt
$19,174 (~$208/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
34%
Take federal loans
33.3%

All majors at Missouri Southern State University

65 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business/Commerce, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Biology, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Public Health
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Social Work
Music
Communication and Media Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Fine and Studio Arts
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Curriculum and Instruction
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
History
Computer Programming
Mathematics
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Sociology
Chemistry
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Fire Protection
International Relations and National Security Studies
Public Policy Analysis
Non-Professional Legal Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Research and Experimental Psychology
International/Globalization Studies
Homeland Security
Public Administration
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision
Social Sciences, General
Political Science and Government
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Business/Managerial Economics
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
Physics
Geography and Cartography
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Area Studies
Education, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
Legal Support Services
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Security Science and Technology
Design and Applied Arts

Cost & ROI

Is Missouri Southern State University worth it?

Pay $12,007/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $42,620 ten years out — about 3.5× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$12,007/yr
Median earnings
$42,620/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$19,174~$208/mo
4-year est. cost
$48,028net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate?

Missouri Southern State University admits 97% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1150–1420 range on the SAT.

How much does Missouri Southern State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,007. The sticker price before any aid is $19,568, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $48,028.

How much debt do Missouri Southern State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Missouri Southern State University with a median federal student loan balance of $19,174, which works out to about $208 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 33.3% of students take federal loans.

Is Missouri Southern State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Missouri Southern State University graduates earn a median of $42,620 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.5× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Missouri Southern State University a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for Missouri Southern State University?

Admitted students score 1150–1420 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Missouri Southern State University?

41.6% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Missouri Southern State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 62.8%.

What are the most popular majors at Missouri Southern State University?

65 programs are listed in federal data; 56 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Missouri Southern State University is Criminal Justice and Corrections (19.1%), followed by Business/Commerce, General (10.7%).

What percent of Missouri Southern State University students receive financial aid?

34% of Missouri Southern State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 33.3% take federal student loans.

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