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Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Reviews

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    MSSU student

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    My professors are all very respected in their fields and know what they are talking about. When I don't understand something, they take the time to explain it one on one.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is beautiful. I have made lots of friends with similar interests; there is really something for everyone. The international focus is great with lots of activities.
    Bang for the buck

    This is a small town university - few students, dry campus, small town values. I feel that I am getting a great education in a great atmosphere.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit with the teachers and department heads. They will be more than happy to meet with you, and usually have great information and advice.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who focus on academics. There really isn't alot of partying on campus because it is dry. Students who are used to small class sizes and a small town feel will feel at home here.

  • 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Andrea from Neosho, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Being a freshman, some of my classes so far have been common sense type classes (e.g. Oral Communication and the freshman orientation class), but classes that had some real substance (e.g. Sociology, Newswriting, American Literature) were great classes and I did feel like I was learning.
    Am enjoying being here

    I can't say MSSU was my first choice and I am planning on transferring. However, it has been nice staying home for an extra year. So far, my teachers have been pleasant and willing to help and the overall atmosphere is comfortable.
    Bang for the buck

    MSSU is definitely a bargain compared to others in the state. Some classes are not amazing, but for the real academics one can be pretty confident in landing a competent teacher.
    Tips for prospective students

    MSSU isn't exactly tough, but it's best not to slack off either. Go to class, study however much you need to and you'll be fine.
    Great for these types of students

    MSSU is great for students in the surrounding area — it's located in Joplin, MO — or those in Missouri without a lot of cash. One could even start at MSSU to get some general education classes done for a lower price before moving on to a different university if a community college is unappealing.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Austin from Seneca, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    this college is great when it comes to benefits for students. every professor is always willing to help. on campus housing is one of the best in missouri.
    Tips for prospective students

    be sure to get your application in on time. mssu are very picky when it comes to deadlines.
    Academic Rigor

    mssu takes into consideration the importance of being a critical thinker and a global citizen.
    Dorm Life

    dorm life at mssu is amazing when it comes to space and maintenance.
    Food and Dining

    the food court just upgraded in 2012 by putting in a pizza hut express. overall the food is a little pricey.
    What to do for fun

    there seems to many things to do on campus. there is a movie theater on campus that shows movies every wednesday and friday night. there is laser tag on the oval once every three months or so and so much more.
    Bang for the buck

    this school when it comes to tuition is best. mssu has the lowest tuition rate compared to other 4-year universities. there is also a new book rental store where you can rent your books for ten dollars pure credit hour. for example: if there is a book that cost $120 dollars to buy you can rent it for $30 dollars. how cool is that!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    one of the unusual traditions that is celebrated every year would be building castles out of cardboard. literally life size castles. when i first seen this i was a little puzzled on how this became a tradition.
    Great for these types of students

    this university is great for all kinds of people. mssu stresses about the importance of being a global citizen. that's probably why there is a lot of international students here.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are to many clubs to even list. i am currently in two on my campus. koinania and psych club.
    Greek Life

    we have three fraternities here on campus.
    Campus Safety

    by far the safest campus in missouri. we have our own police force on campus!

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Crystal from Lockwood, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    From the classes I took my first semester, this is what I've learned: Online classes are what you make of them. If you don't want to take the time to learn the material and communicate with your instructors, then you're probably wasting your time. All of the teachers, in class and online, are really good about communicating with you IF you make the effort. College can be really enjoyable.
    Great for these types of students

    Non-traditional students are more than welcome here, and it's nice to have them around.

  • McKenzie from Neosho, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    MSSU has small class sizes which makes it easier to get a personalized education.
    The staff and faculty are very personable and devoted to individual student success.
    There are tons of opportunities to get involved on campus and network yourself with new friends.
    Tips for prospective students

    Always be your own advocate. MSSU is devoted to helping you succeed but you must do put in your part of the effort.
    Academic Rigor

    The General Education classes can range from pointless to unnecessarily hard for something that is not major related.
    Major specific classes are intense and aid in the acquiring of knowledge for your future career.
    Dorm Life

    I do not live in the dorms.
    Food and Dining

    We have a good selection of food on campus that we can choose from thought not all of it is necessarily good. I have a few select favorites that I always get and I generally avoid everything else.
    What to do for fun

    There are a ton of clubs to get involved in, plus our Campus Activities Board constantly has fun events planned during the semester so we can meet up with friends and have a good time.
    Bang for the buck

    MSSU is a lot cheaper than most 4 year universities and I would say that you are getting just as good of an education here as you would get anywhere else. Plus it isn't putting you into debt trying to improve the quality of your life!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    I personally love our campus library. It has five floors full of books, computer labs, and a coffee shop. It is one of the crowning jewels of our campus. Another great addition is our Recreation Center which has two levels full of basketball courts, cardio and weight equipment, a movie theater, and ton of free fitness classes.
    Great for these types of students

    This campus is great for commuter students to drive in, go to class, and then participate in all the fun without having to stay on campus!
    Clubs and Activities

    We have a wide variety of clubs that represent the diversity of the students that attend our school. From honor societies to student senate to coffee club, religious organizations, gaming clubs, inter-mural groups...there is always something to do at our campus!
    Greek Life

    We have a small but very active Greek life. There are three fraternities and two sororities and we have make up a close knit family together. With all five of our organizations there is constant activities and events going on and we even hang out outside of campus as well.
    Campus Safety

    Our campus security is on call 24/7 and always monitoring campus in their mobile vehicles. They are even able to help with cars that won't start or people who lock themselves out of their vehicles. They are a little slow after a call is made and the need is not urgent but for the most part they are quick to respond.

  • Patricia from Neosho, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    MSSU is a friendly, helpful university with a small time college feel. The staff and professors are top-notch. This University also has a great study abroad program.
    Tips for prospective students

    MSSU is a great school. Just dig in and study hard. They offer plenty of help with financial aid, transfers, and online schedules if a student needs it.
    Academic Rigor

    Missouri Southern State University encourages students to achieve to their highest standards.
    Dorm Life

    I cannot rate this aspect fairly. I am an off-campus student.
    Food and Dining

    Pretty good. Nice sized cafeteria area and a decent menu to offer students.
    What to do for fun

    Located near the mall, in Joplin. The campus offers many different amenities and regular events for students to attend.
    Bang for the buck

    Great education for a great price. Professors are highly experienced and helpful. Academic advisers at MSSU genuinely have the student's best interests in mind.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    None that I know of.
    Great for these types of students

    Online students, non-traditional students, foreign and international students, and traditional students alike.
    Clubs and Activities

    Many different scholarly clubs available for high achievers, drama, speech, debate, choir, and others to this effect.
    Greek Life

    Many different options available.
    Campus Safety

    MSSU is dedicated to the safety of its students and visitors. They maintain a 24/7 security department.

  • Mai from Rose, OK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Missouri Southern is family oriented. I feel comfortable to go ask any staff or employee for assistance. The professors help student to succeed to the best of their abilities.
    Tips for prospective students

    There are plenty of help all around campus, just ASK!
    Academic Rigor

    Live up to it's expectation, the professors are brilliant!
    Dorm Life

    Fun dorms activities for those who choose to live in the dorm and you'll never feel lonely.
    Food and Dining

    Great Food!
    What to do for fun

    Join Clubs and Organizations
    Clubs and Activities

    Lots of Clubs to choose from..just pick.
    Campus Safety

    Security is great! Always willing to help.

  • Jessica from Lamar, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the school is cheap but for online students the price is much higher.
    Tips for prospective students

    this college has a lot of students that are middle aged.
    Academic Rigor

    i have not learned a thing and will have my masters in 1 more year.
    Food and Dining

    i am an online student so i do not know how the food is or what is offered.
    What to do for fun

    they have something crazy to do every month. i am always getting e-mails about something they are doing.
    Bang for the buck

    personally i am not sure if they have more than 10 intelligent professors or not. i have only 3 teachers that knew more than i do. one english professor does not even know how to spell. so, this college is great if you just want to fly through and get a masters degree and not really do anything. i recommend the online classes.
    Great for these types of students

    people who want to go to school online.
    Clubs and Activities

    they have many clubs not sure if they ever do anything or not.
    Greek Life

    a joke.
    Campus Safety

    they do have really good campus security.

  • Lindsey from Carl Junction, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    on a scale of 1 to 10, i would give missouri southern state university a 5. there isn't much tradition and there are a lot of non-traditional students. i don't feel like i've gotten much of a college experience or that i will have any great memories to look back on someday.
    Tips for prospective students

    i would recommend to prospective students to stay in the dorms so that they can get the most out of their four year experience. i would also advise them to get involved in clubs to help them show leadership and community volunteer work. most importantly, i would tell them to research any and all information regarding their future. you can't always be sure your adviser knows everything or that they have your best interests in mind.
    Academic Rigor

    in three years, i've had less than five classes that i felt challenged in. at this point, i'm getting kind of bored.
    Dorm Life

    i didn't live in the dorms, but i haven't heard anyone say they loved their experience in them.
    Food and Dining

    the student cafeteria in the dorms is gross, but the lions den on the main campus has really great foods and a variety of choices.
    What to do for fun

    missouri southern has a very nice recreational facility and a fairly active intramural program that's always fun. they also have a movie theater on campus that shows one free movie a week. sometimes the campus activities board puts on fun events. outside of campus though, there is a mall, movie theater, mini golf, lazer tag, hiking trails, and clubs and bars for the 21 and up crowd
    Bang for the buck

    missouri southern is pretty cheap, which is very nice, but i think that reflects in the quality of school it is. it's not a very pretty campus, it's not that challenging, and it's not much fun. however, one nice thing about southern is their book rental program. books can be really expensive, so being able to rent them helps a lot. all in all, i think you get less bang for your buck at missouri southern.
    Great for these types of students

    missouri southern is great for students who just want to get in and get out with their degree and not be paying off a lot of loans when they're done. it's also good for students who have to work part time. most of southern's classes are in the morning because such a large number of the students work afternoons and evenings.
    Clubs and Activities

    missouri southern has a lot of clubs that cover just about an area of interest one could think of. however, there are only 4 greek organizations and they aren't very typical. they don't have a lot of traditions and they can't have houses fraternity or sorority houses.
    Greek Life

    not very many people are interested in the greek life at southern because they don't do much, they don't have many traditions, and they don't have greek housing.
    Campus Safety

    there is a woman's safety class offered, and i think it's free. i have only heard of one incident happening at southern that made me question the safety of the campus.

  • Brittany from Joplin, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    this school has it's times of disorganization, but other than that, the employees are friendly.
    Tips for prospective students

    stay on top of your teachers
    Dorm Life

    i can't rate this because i don't live in the dorms.
    Food and Dining

    i am a distant site student so i cannot rate this
    What to do for fun

    i know that in joplin, mo there are several things to do for fun. there is a shopping mall, as well as sports activities.

  • Teresa from Webb City, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    As a non traditional student, MSSU made my first semester very easy to overcome my anxiety of starting school.
    The staff at MSSU has been excellent, so far.
    The UE classes I was advised to take, were extremely helpful, and I feel they helped me prepare for my future college years.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do not be afraid to go to college, no matter what age you are.
    Do not ever feel too stupid! The instructors are very kind, and their job is to help you be a successful student.
    Make sure to be attentive, and DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
    Academic Rigor

    MSSU has expectations, but they also emphasis that it is your choice to be a college student, and that you are paying to be a student, so their job is to help you have success.
    Dorm Life

    I do not live in the dorms, but anybody I have talked to that does live in the dorms hasn't had any complaints.
    Food and Dining

    I have only ate at the school once, but the food was good, and a variety was offered, so everybody should be able to find something to satisfy, at an affordable price.
    What to do for fun

    It seems there are many acivities to attend for entertainment. I being a sports fan, is interested in attending some sporting events, but they also offer a movie night, once a week, with a featured movie, many theatre shows, many clubs to join, and I have noticed many free luncheons!
    Bang for the buck

    I would say for a personal experience, it is the most bang for the buck! MSSU offers exactly what I want, and is local.
    Campus Safety

    I feel very safe attending MSSU, and feel the campus police do a great job.

  • Nicole from Reeds, MO

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will learn a lot

    The teachers are very enthusiastic about teaching at a small school. There are less than twenty students in nearly all classes. I met a professor that teaches Russian, and was very impressed with her attitude toward teaching, coming to America, and life in Joplin.
    Will enjoy being here

    Joplin's really not a great place for attractions and entertainment, especially with the tornadoes that just went through. It's got the Boomtown Days festival in June, and nearby Carthage has it's Maple Leaf Festival in October, both of which are awesome to attend. Tulsa, Springfield, Branson, and Kansas City are only a few hours away, though.
    Bang for the buck

    You can't beat small class sizes and teachers that care. It's also lower cost.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you don't like the idea of staying, this would probably be a good choice to get your first year of college out of the way, especially for local students.
    Great for these types of students

    MSSU would probably be good for students that don't have a lot of money, want small classes, and the small hometown feel.

  • Jessica from Carthage, MO

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    I love this school.... close to home, cheap, and I'm surrounded by friends, both new and old! Professors are generally excellent (especially the Biology Department!!) There are excellent opportunities for campus activities, scholarships, and such! If you're short on cash and want to have a cozy, close-to-home college experience, this is the place to be! :D

  • Gabrielle from Joplin, MO

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will learn a lot

    The professors are passionate about their subjects and want to impart that passion to their students. It is contagious.
    Will enjoy being here

    The campus is a mid size campus. Perfect transition for those from smaller schools or those that just want that kind of community.
    Bang for the buck

    Much cheaper than any other 4 year college in the 4 states.
    Tips for prospective students

    Get a head start on everything. The sooner you get something done the more likely that it will go the way you want it to. Especially with dorms.
    Great for these types of students

    Those that want a smaller college community but also want the diversity of an internationally associated university.

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