Joplin, MO
Missouri Southern State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,295 | 2,159 | 729 | 94% |
| 2020 | 2,034 | 2,000 | 710 | 98% |
| 2021 | 1,695 | 1,642 | 578 | 97% |
| 2022 | 1,937 | 1,927 | 605 | 99% |
| 2023 | 2,302 | 2,243 | 579 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,321 of 1,349 women and 919 of 950 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Missouri Southern State University has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,243 of 2,302 applicants.
Less Selective. Missouri Southern State University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,302 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 579 enrolled.
No. Missouri Southern State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 97% — it has become less selective.