Joplin, MO · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,026 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $16,052 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,624 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $902 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $16,972 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $10,097 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $6,875 less than the sticker price — about 41% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Football (141), Track & Field (101), Baseball (40), Basketball (16), Golf (16) |
| Women’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (112), Soccer (31), Softball (24), Basketball (20), Volleyball (19), Golf (11) |
| Softball conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate |
| Head softball coach | Hallie Blackney |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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