Missouri Southern State University

About Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University is a public university in Joplin, Missouri, United States. It was established in 1937 as Joplin Junior College.

Joplin is home to the beautiful Wild Cat Glades, an ideal hiking trail and outdoor adventure for all nature lovers. For those who crave excitement and city life, Joplin puts on a cultural and artistic event in our Historic Downtown District called Third Thursday. We also offer regularly scheduled Farmers’ Markets, concerts, live performances at Joplin Little Theater, painting classes, world-class exhibits in Spiva Art Gallery, and professional sporting events at Joe Becker Stadium.