Missouri Southern State University
We create a personal, friendly environment without sacrificing the activities, events and campus-life of a big university. We offer focused class sizes, so you can get to know your professors one-on-one. Whether you’re a transfer or international student, a non-traditional student, or joining us right out of high school, we’ve got a place here for you. More than anything, we’re all about helping you reach your goals both inside and outside the classroom. We offer an affordable tuition rate, with expanded in-state tuition, and our flexible work-school-life balance allows us to welcome you in a way that personally suits you.
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPublicSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
If you are a first-time college applicant—whether you’ve come straight from high school, have your GED, or are enrolling as a non-traditional student—you are considered a Freshman. We're excited to welcome you to our Pride! We take pride in making our application process streamlined and easy to follow, just like all our other admissions procedures. We've eliminated individual student costs and combined them with your course charges. Now your tuition is easy to understand and straight-forward! If you have any questions about the process just ask. We look forward to welcoming you.
Transfer
If you are transferring from another university or trade school to MSSU and are looking to pursue your Bachelor's degree, you are considered a Transfer Student. We're excited to welcome you to our Pride! We take pride in making our application process streamlined and easy to follow, just like all our other admissions procedures. We've eliminated individual student costs and combined them with your course charges. Now your tuition is easy to understand and straight-forward! If you have any questions about the process just ask. We look forward to welcoming you into our Pride.
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Additional information
We know just what to do to make sure college is affordable and accessible for you, no matter your financial background. We keep our tuition prices low and offer in-state tuition rates for residents from states within Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, California, Florida, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Additionally, U.S. citizen students from Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin are automatically awarded a scholarship called the Midwest Student Exchange Award, which covers 50% of out-of-state tuition costs. We offer a variety of scholarships to help make tuition even more affordable and keep your loan debt low. You may qualify for a number of scholarships based on your academic background, GPA, financial standing, ethnic background, campus involvement and/or departmental performance
Visit us
Wondering if Missouri Southern is the best fit for you? Visit our campus to see for yourself.As you check out our beautiful 363-acre campus, you will tour the dorms, recreation center, academic buildings and you'll meet with the Financial Aid/Scholarships, Academic Advising and Admissions offices. You'll also meet faculty and students and learn about all we have to offer. Tours are led by current students. Please register for tours at least one week in advance of your visit to allow enough time for us to prepare for the best experience for your tour. We look forward to seeing you!