Colleges · Joplin
Colleges in Joplin, MO
Joplin is home to 2 colleges with about 3,736 students on campus. The largest is Missouri Southern State University, the most selective Ozark Christian College (admits 94%).
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Joplin
Students on campus
3,736fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Missouri Southern State University3,148 on campus
Most selective
Ozark Christian Collegeadmits 94% of applicants
Lowest net price
Missouri Southern State University$12,007 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Joplin
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Joplin: Franklin Technology Center Adult Education, New Dimensions School of Hair Design (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Joplin
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of Joplin.
Crowder CollegeCommunity college · Public · Neosho19.4 mi3,340 studentsNortheastern Oklahoma A&M CollegeCommunity college · Public · Miami24.4 mi1,094 studentsPittsburg State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburg24.5 mi4,737 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Joplin. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.