Colleges in Joplin, Missouri
Joplin is a city in Missouri. According to Census data, the population is 84,048 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Joplin, Missouri. In addition, there are 10 colleges located within 30 miles from Joplin.
By school type, there are two public and three private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Four schools offer undergraduate programs and three schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Joplin, Missouri is $11,742 for Missouri residents and $15,038 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 97.82% and the average SAT score is 1,100. A total of 5,565 students enrolled in schools in Joplin, Missouri, of which 1,048 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Joplin, Missouri
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Joplin and 6 schools near Joplin, Missouri ordered by distance from Joplin. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Joplin | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Dimensions School of Hair Design Joplin, MO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.78 miles | $13,694 | 29 | 95% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education Joplin, MO Public, Less than 2 years valid | 0.93 miles | $14,107 | 61 | 67% | 5 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Kansas City University Joplin, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 1.87 miles | - | 642 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO Private, 4 years four-years | 1.95 miles | $15,550 | 689 | 52% | 15 to 1 | $9,630 | 98.2% | - |
| Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO Public, 4 years four-years | 2.59 miles | $16,800 | 4,144 | 35% | 17 to 1 | $12,240 | 97.4% | 1,100 |
| City Pointe Beauty Academy Webb City, MO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.71 miles | $21,786 | 91 | 72% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center Carthage, MO Public, Less than 2 years valid | 12.99 miles | $12,000 | 18 | 100% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Neosho Beauty College Neosho, MO Private, Less than 2 years valid | 15.99 miles | $12,850 | 60 | 53% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Crowder College Neosho, MO Public, 2-4 years valid | 19.50 miles | $5,784 | 4,034 | 39% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OK Public, 2-4 years valid | 24.42 miles | $11,093 | 1,717 | 32% | 23 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Public, 4 years four-years | 24.51 miles | $19,500 | 5,858 | 55% | 14 to 1 | $20,022 | 88.2% | - |
| Average | - | $15,038 | 5,565 | 62% | 13 to 1 | $10,935 | 97.8% | 1,100 |