Student Population Overview
Missouri Southern State University educates a diverse community of 4,658 students, with 4,549 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 109 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
4,658
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Missouri Southern State University has a predominantly full-time student body with 56% of students being full-time and 44% being part-time, totaling 4,658 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
56% Full-Time
44% Part-Time
2,625
Full-Time Students
1,465
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
98% Undergraduate
2% Graduate
4,549
Undergraduate
109
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Missouri Southern State University, the majority of students fall in the 18-19 age range with 947 students, but also includes 699 students in the Under 18 range, 906 students in the 20-21 range, 626 students in the 22-24 range, 752 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 119 students in the 25+ age group, with 1 in the 18-19 category, 4 in the 20-21 category, 37 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Missouri Southern State University has more women than men with 2,811 female students and 1,738 male students enrolled.
Men
1,738
37%
Women
2,811
60%
Geographic Origin
Missouri Southern State University has 72% (387 students) from in-state Missouri, 21% (115 students) from out-of-state, and 7% (35 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
537
New students this year
Campus Location
Joplin, Missouri
City: Small