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Colleges in Joplin

There are at least 7 colleges in Joplin, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,678 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,605 full-time students, and a reported 1,387 dorm rooms.

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Joplin QuickSchools™

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Vatterott College
Joplin, Missouri

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Personal, Photography and photo journalism, Science Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Joplin Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Class Act I School of Cosmetology
512 Main St
Joplin, Missouri 64801

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 27 students, 27 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Franklin Technology - MSSU
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, Missouri 64801-1595

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, computer systems tech, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, general office occupations, welding, HVAC.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 184 students, 184 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New Dimensions School of Hair Design
621 Kentucky Ave.
Joplin, Missouri 64801-5017

  • Programs: personal grooming, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 55 students, 38 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Ozark Christian College
1111 N Main St
Joplin, Missouri 64801

  • Programs: bible studies, theology, counseling psychology, religious music, missionary studies, religious education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 839 students, 773 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 600 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Messenger College
300 E 50th St
Joplin, Missouri 64804-4909

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: pastoral counseling, bible studies, general studies, missionary studies, religious education, youth ministry, religious music, theology and religious vocations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 100 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 87 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Missouri Southern State University
3950 E Newman Rd
Joplin, Missouri 64801-1595

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and administration, secondary teaching, business, registered nursing, management science, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,473 students, 4,504 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 700 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

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