Missouri Southern State University

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Private

Regional

Students at Missouri Southern State University can pursue degrees through four schools and two specialized programs. The latter train aspiring police officers and Missouri National Guard troops. Traditional undergraduate majors at this Missouri university include seven two-year associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in areas such as general studies and education. Three of the university's seven master's degrees prepare students for careers as education administrators. Distance education students at MSSU can select from 14 bachelor's degrees and 17 minors. Learners can also enroll in one of a dozen online certificate programs. All online courses use an asynchronous curriculum to accommodate learners who work full time or have demanding personal responsibilities. Some online courses may also require students to take an exam or other assessment at a university testing center. MSSU accepts GED diplomas and uses slightly different application requirements for prospective students ages 21 and older. Applicants interested in Foundation Scholarships should apply by the March 1 deadline. These scholarships award up to $7,000 per year. MSSU awards other merit-based scholarships, each of which requires a separate application.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

72% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Considered (not required)	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

68%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
7	Education	✕	✔	✕
8	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
11	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
12	History	✔	✕	✕
13	History	✔	✕	✕
14	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
15	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
17	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
18	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
20	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
21	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
22	Security And Protective Services	✔	✕	✕
23	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕
24	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕