Missouri Southern State University 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.
Established: 1937
President: Dean Van Galen
Former names: Joplin Junior College (1937–1977) · Missouri Southern State College (1977–2003) · Missouri Southern State University–Joplin (2003–2005)