MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE

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Missouri Southern State College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Joplin, MO). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

3950 E Newman Rd
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
Main Phone: (417) 625-6772
Web Site: www.mssc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 4,609 (full-time equivalent) students. 84.8% of students attend full-time, while 15.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 333 male students and 392 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.9% of the student body, while females made up 54.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (3)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 73.7% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Certificate, 1-2 years
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

Teacher

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Precision Trade

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Missouri Southern State College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Missouri Southern State College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Missouri Southern State College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 10,860
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,920
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,580

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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