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• LocationJoplin, The United States
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Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is a four-year, state-supported public university in Joplin, Missouri (United States), in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Kansas City, Springfield, Tulsa and Fayetteville are one to two hours from campus. Founded in 1937 and originally a junior college, it serves nearly 4,300 students in more than 140 academic programmes, and its teams compete in NCAA Division II.

MSSU offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as certificates and pre-professional programmes in health sciences, business, education, technology and the liberal arts. Its Themed Semesters bring global cultures to campus through classes, events and campus experiences, and the Global Education Office runs exchange, partner and faculty-led study abroad programmes.

International students can enrol in a full degree or language programme, or come as exchange students for one or two semesters. Applicants who do not reach the required English test score can join the Intensive English Program first. On campus, students can choose between several housing options, including Living Learning Communities for students with shared academic interests.

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3950 E Newman Road, Joplin, MO, The United States, 64801-1595

Associate and bachelor's degrees, certificates and pre-professional programmes, more than 140 programmes in total. Examples:

• Business: accounting, finance, marketing, agribusiness
• Health: nursing, dental hygiene, medical laboratory science, respiratory therapy, environmental health and safety
• Education: elementary education, TESOL
• Technology: information technology, industrial engineering technology
• Arts and sciences: criminal justice, psychology, Spanish, mass communication
• Music, theatre and studio art
• Pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy and pre-veterinary medicine

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Healthcare Administration, also online
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Master of Science in Data Analytics
• Master of Arts in Teaching, MS in Curriculum and Instruction, MS in Education Administration
• Master of Science in Justice Studies
• Master of Science in Sport and Recreation Management

International applicants complete the online international student application and send:

• US$60 non-refundable application fee
• TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores
• Copy of the passport photo page
• Proof of finances for one academic year
• Transcripts translated into English (university transcripts from outside the US need a course-by-course evaluation with GPA; high school transcripts do not)

First-year applicants need a minimum GPA of 2.25 or to graduate in the top 50% of their class; transfer applicants need a 2.0 GPA and good standing. Admitted students receive an I-20 to apply for the F-1 visa.

Applicants from non-native English-speaking countries must prove English proficiency. Minimum scores:

• Undergraduate: TOEFL 68, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 95
• Graduate: TOEFL 75, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110, PTE 50

Applicants below these levels can enrol in the Intensive English Program, which prepares students for university-level classes. The requirement is waived after three or more years at, and graduation from, a US high school.

MSSU has on-campus housing with several room options and Living Learning Communities that group students with shared academic interests; 2026-2027 rates are published on the Residence Life site. Meals are available at Mayes Dining Hall and the Lion's Den. International applicants are asked to choose a housing option as part of their application planning.

https://www.mssu.edu/admissions/international-incoming-students.php