Joplin is a city in Missouri and it is the county seat of Jasper county. Its population is 84,048. There are 4 colleges near Joplin, Missouri - 2 public and 2 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Joplin. 3 schools provide undergraduate programs and 4 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 11,280 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $18,015 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 93.35% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,340.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City University In Joplin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | - | 642 | - |
| Ozark Christian College In Joplin |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$16,000 | $9,990 | 736 | 17 to 1 |
| Missouri Southern State University In Joplin |
Public four-years |
$18,300 ($9,600) | $12,330 ($6,750) | 4,147 | 15 to 1 |
| Pittsburg State University 24.5 miles from Joplin |
Public four-years |
$19,744 ($8,400) | $20,302 ($9,470) | 5,755 | 14 to 1 |
