Joplin is a city in Missouri and it is the county seat of Jasper county. Its population is 84,048. There are 6 colleges near Joplin, Missouri - all public schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Joplin. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 15,940 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,534 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 93.23% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,340.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education In Joplin |
Public less than 2-years |
$14,011 | Not Offered | 91 | 11 to 1 |
| Missouri Southern State University In Joplin |
Public four-years |
$18,300 ($9,600) | $12,330 ($6,750) | 4,147 | 15 to 1 |
| Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center 13.0 miles from Joplin |
Public less than 2-years |
$12,000 | Not Offered | 26 | 4 to 1 |
| Crowder College 19.5 miles from Joplin |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,784 | Not Offered | 3,959 | 13 to 1 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College 24.4 miles from Joplin |
Public 2-4 years |
$11,363 ($5,213) | Not Offered | 1,962 | 25 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 |
