Missouri Southern State University

    Joplin, MO, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Small city
    • Master's college

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    Cost & aid

    Affordable

    Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.

    Average net price $10,836 a year after aid

    Athletics

    NCAA Division II · Competitive sports with partial scholarships and smaller programs.

    1. D-INCAA Division I
    2. D-IINCAA Division II (this college)
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III
    4. NAIANAIA
    5. NJCAANJCAA

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