School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Missouri Western State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,604, and admissions are selective. The university offers 54 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 40%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,740, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,260.
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Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
4k
Students enrolled
50%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
69%
Unknown
7%
Black
11%
Hispanic
1%
Two or more races
8%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
48% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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1,927
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.50% online, 50% on-campus.
86% On-campus
14% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's15% online
Graduate Certificate14% online
Master's20% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,740 | $16,260 |
Graduate | $7,650 | $12,780 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $10,975 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,870 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,975 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,870 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,870 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $22,585 | $31,105 |
Off-campus without family | $22,585 | $31,105 |
Off-campus with family | $11,610 | $20,130 |
Federal Grant Aid
48%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
80%
Pell Grant
48%
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
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1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History. | |||
12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
13 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
16 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
18 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
20 | Psychology. | |||
21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
22 | Social Sciences. | |||
23 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.