Missouri Southern State University commonly referred to as MSSU is a public university located in Joplin, Missouri. The university was established in 1937 as Joplin Junior College. In 1972, the college was renamed and it received its name Missouri Southern State University. It holds the affiliation with the certifying body of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The total number of undergraduate students on the campus is 5500 with almost 200 international students welcomed from 30 countries. Missouri Southern State University courses are available for over 150 fields of study. Some of the popular majors at the university are Business, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, and Police and Criminal Science.
Missouri Southern State University scholarships are available for every student on the campus. The scholarships are available for the merit-based performance of the students, for incoming transfer students, for athletic performance, scholarships for individual departments, etc.
Missouri Southern State University athletic teams are highly acclaimed and provide enormous opportunities for students willing to participate in sports and athletics. MSSU athletic teams are referred to as lions. The university provides fields, and grounds for different sports like football, basketball, etc.
3950 E. Newman Rd., Joplin, MO 64801-1595 USA
