Missouri Western State University
tuition & fees
$18,455
graduate tuition & fees
$14,563
Student Population
3,716
online students
328
Number of Programs
87
Financial Aid Amount
$10,093
Graduation Rate
39%
Missouri Western State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Saint Joseph, Missouri. MWSU ranked 26th in Missouri Colleges and 406th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 3,716 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 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.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
MWSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,545 for Missouri residents and $18,455 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.52% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($17,490).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,043 for Missouri residents and $14,563 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 7.73% compared to the last year's rate.
| Missouri Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,545 | $18,455 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,043 | $14,563 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,716 students have enrolled at MWSU (2024-2025). Among them, 328 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. MWSU has 3,491 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 225 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,716 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,491 |
| Graduate Students | 225 |
| Online Enrollment | 328 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
MWSU offers 87 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 87 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 | 87 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 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 | ✔ |