51%
of first-year students participated in at least one High Impact Practice.
institutional Mission: Missouri Southern State University educates and graduates knowledgeable, responsible, successful global citizens.
Distinct Statewide Mission: Missouri Southern stands alone in the state of Missouri as the only university whose mission integrates Immersive Learning Experiences, Health and Life Sciences, and Global Education as core pillars. This unique combination empowers our students to lead with vision, serve with compassion, and innovate with purpose—across every academic discipline.
"The program felt like stumbling upon a goldmine. I’ve met some of the most inspiring people, from professors to fellow students, and the hands-on learning opportunities have been incredible. MSSU’s Criminal Justice program is nothing short of amazing.”
-Trinity Alley, 2025 MSSU graduate
MSSU students gain hands-on experience in every discipline—through research projects, internships, fieldwork, creative endeavors, and more. No matter your major, immersive learning helps you grow, innovate, and make an impact.
"The biomedical science department has been everything I could have asked for and more. The department is filled with so many professors who want to see their students succeed, and of course, so many great friends who I am so thankful to have met."
-Alyssa Jerome, 2025 MSSU graduate
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MSSU’s health and life sciences programs equip students with hands-on experiences that empower them to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.
“MSSU’s community showed me what true compassion means—from professors who taught me how to carry myself with confidence, to staff who opened their homes during a crisis. MSSU transformed me.”
-Willis Porter, MSSU international student
For nearly 30 years, MSSU has prepared students to think globally and act with cultural awareness—through international programs, global coursework, and immersive experiences that connect learning to the world.
