Former names | Joplin Junior College (1937–1977) Missouri Southern State College (1977–2003) Missouri Southern State University–Joplin (2003–2005) |
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Type | Public university |
Established | 1937 |
President | Dean Van Galen |
Provost | Lisa Toms |
Students | 4,087 (Fall 2023) [1] |
Location | , , U.S. 37°05′45″N 94°27′44″W / 37.09595°N 94.46220°W |
Campus | Urban, 373 acres (1.51 km2) |
Colors | Green and gold[2] |
Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – The MIAA |
Mascot | Roary the Lion |
Website | www |
Missouri Southern State University (Missouri Southern, MSSU, or MoSo) is a public university in Joplin, Missouri. It was established in 1937 as Joplin Junior College. The university enrolled 4,087 students in Fall 2023.[1]