| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
5,561 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,140 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
1,421 |
| Total graduate students: |
52 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
8 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
44 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
24 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
19% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 3.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 72.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 3.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 77.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 3.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
365 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Joplin, MO |
| Population of city/town: |
50,789 |
| Nearest major city: |
Kansas City, MO |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
138 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
467,007 |
| Online campus map: |
www.mssu.edu/advancement/
advertising/
interactive-campus-map.php |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (28%)
- women's dorms (11%)
- men's dorms (26%)
- single-student apartments (35%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
20% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
17% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
93% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried freshmen must live on campus unless living with family. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
95% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
550 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Law library. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art museum, performing arts center, theater, crime lab, indoor firearms range, greenhouse, biology pond; small business development, child development, international trade/quality, international language resource, and investment centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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veteran student, career, personal, academic |
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| Career placement services: |
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career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
99% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
2 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
3% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
2 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
3% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Chart, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
8 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
100 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Campus Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Koinonia, The Red Door Group |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Indian Student Association, Native American Student Organization; Asian, French, Model Arab, and Spanish clubs |
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| International student organizations: |
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International club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Concert, jazz, marching, and pep bands; community orchestra, concert chorale, choir, college players, film society, debating, baton twirling, Residence Hall Association, Campus Activities Board; departmental, political, and service groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jared Bruggeman,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Rachel Burleson,
Associate Athletic Director for Administration/SWA |
| School colors: |
green and gold |
| School mascot: |
Lions |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
5% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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athletic center, baseball field, gymnasium, soccer field, stadium |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, golf, miniature golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, Wiffle ball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Tulsa, OK (104 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Joplin, MO (1 mile) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Kansas City, MO (150 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Joplin, MO (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
10% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
14% immediately, 14% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Missouri Southern State University, Missouri State University, Pittsburg State University, Southeast Missouri State University, University of Arkansas, University of Missouri, University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
28% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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AT&T, BKD, Carthage R-9 School District, Cox Health, Department of Revenue, Freeman Health Systems, Jack Henry & Associates, Joplin Police Department, Joplin R-8 School District, Leggett & Platt Inc., LLP, Mercy Health System, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Department of Social Services, Missouri Southern State University, Sam's Club, UMKC School of Medicine, U.S. Bank, Walmart, Webb City R-7 School District. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Dennis Weaver, actor and environmentalist
- Rod Smith, football player, Denver Broncos
- Janet Lynn Kavandi, astronaut, NASA.
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