States Intercollegiate Conference while a member of the NAIA.
== Notable alumni ==
Allen Barbre, professional football player.
Bob Beatty, high school football coach.
Lonny Chapman, actor.
Richard Jordan, professional football player.
Terry Joyce, professional football player.
Janet L. Kavandi, NASA astronaut.
Roderick C. Meredith, evangelist.
Gary Nodler, Missouri State Senator.
J. Eddie Peck, actor.
Rajindra Campbell, Olympic Bronze Medalist (2024) for Shot Put
Ron Richard, Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and President of the Missouri Senate.
Rod Smith, professional football player.
Jeff Speakman, martial artist and actor.
James Thrash, professional football player.
Dennis Weaver, actor.
Brandon Williams, professional football player.
Logan VanWey, professional baseball player.
== Notes ==
== References ==
== External links ==
Official website
Athletics website
Missouri Southern State University at College Navigator, a tool from the National Center for Education Statistics
