Missouri Southern State University College Portrait
Missouri Southern State University3950 E Newman Road Joplin, MO 64801-1595
(417) 625-9378
Learn More
- Students
Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend MSSU.
- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at MSSU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about costs to attend MSSU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.
- College Cost Estimator
Estimate your cost to attend MSSU in a few simple steps.
- Classes and Campus Life
Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at MSSU.
- Student Experiences
Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at MSSU – inside and outside the classroom.
- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at MSSU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at MSSU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at MSSU.
Missouri Southern State University Learning Outcomes
The center uses nationally standardized and locally developed tests and other measurement tools to evaluate core educational outcomes and academic values described in the Assessment Plan. MSSU outcomes assessment strategies target:
-
Institutional efficacy, through research and assessment of:
- School, department, and core curriculum programs, and
- Academic and developmental outcomes of graduating seniors
-
Students’ views and attitudes, and their expectations and ratings of academic programs and student services, in order to:
- Enhance student satisfaction and engagement, and
- Ensure student retention and degree completion
