Missouri Southern State University
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) |
| 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 |
| 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.