Missouri Southern State University

Department of Nursing

Missouri Southern State University is a Public institution with a campus in Joplin, Missouri. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Missouri Board of Nursing. The Joplin, Missouri campus for Missouri Southern State University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,090. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $8,960, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $17,080 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Visit the Missouri Southern State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Missouri periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Missouri Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Missouri will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:4,090
Student-to-faculty ratio:16-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$8,960
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$17,080
Room and board:$9,119
Percent on financial aid:95%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:97%
SAT Reading Writing range:500-600
SAT Math range:500-570
ACT Composite range:18-24
ACT English range:17-23
ACT Math range:16-23

Student Profile

Male 39%
Female 61%
Full-Time 64%
Part-Time 36%
Undergraduate 97%
Graduate 3%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Missouri Southern State University. You can also see the Missouri Southern State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Missouri

  • Address: 3950 East Newman Road, Joplin, Missouri 64801
  • Phone Number: 866-818-6778

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Last updated: October 23, 2025

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