Missouri Southern State University

Founded in 1937, Missouri Southern State University has a long tradition of expanding educational opportunities for Southwest Missouri and beyond. Serving nearly 4,300 students, the university offers more than 140 academic programs and is home to nationally competitive NCAA Division II athletics. Missouri Southern’s mission is to educate and graduate knowledgeable, responsible, and successful global citizens. Unique among Missouri’s public universities, MSSU is the only institution with a statewide mission that integrates immersive learning experiences, health and life sciences, and global education as core pillars of its academic identity.