Missouri Western State University
tuition & fees
$17,500
graduate tuition & fees
$13,518
Student Population
4,023
online students
353
Number of Programs
82
Financial Aid Amount
$9,114
Graduation Rate
41%
Missouri Western State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
It has a total enrollment of 4,023 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
Missouri Western State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Missouri Western State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64507 |
| Phone | 816-271-4200 |
| WEB | https://www.missouriwestern.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.missouriwestern.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.missouriwestern.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.missouriwestern.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://forms.missouriwestern.edu/finaid/npcalc010.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.missouriwestern.edu/military/qualifying-for-in-state-tuition/ |
| Athletic | https://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/graduation-rates |
| Disability Service | https://www.missouriwestern.edu/saem/accommodation-letters |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Missouri Western State University has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information. The application fees are $45 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
Tuition & Fees
MWSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $9,800 for Missouri residents and $17,500 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 8.29% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,161).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,388 for Missouri residents and $13,518 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 8.10% compared to the last year's rate.
| Missouri Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,800 | $17,500 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,388 | $13,518 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 4,023 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 353 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. MWSU has 3,841 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 182 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,023 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,841 |
| Graduate Students | 182 |
| Online Enrollment | 353 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
MWSU offers 82 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 82 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by MWSU
| Number of programs | 82 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 8 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |