Outcomes at MWSU
Graduation Rate
38.54%
Transfer-out Rate
27.79%
Retention Rate
54.00%
The graduation rate at Missouri Western State University is 38.54% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. 380 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 986 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 49.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 27.79% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The retention rate (full-time students) is 54% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Missouri Western State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Missouri Western State University. 380 students have completed and 274 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 20 students still enrolled and 312 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 986 | 968 | 18 |
| Completers | 380 (38.54%) | 375 | 5 |
| Transfer-out | 274 (27.79%) | 269 | 5 |
| Still Enrolled | 20 (2.03%) | 20 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 312 (31.64%) | 304 | 8 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 221 students have completed in 4 years and additional 124 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 221 (22.83%) |
64 (16.08%) |
157 (27.54%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 124 (12.81%) |
56 (14.07%) |
68 (11.93%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 29 (3.00%) |
9 (2.26%) |
20 (3.51%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38.54% (380/986) | 32.02% (130/406) | 43.10% (250/580) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 69.23% (9/13) | 60.00% (3/5) | 75.00% (6/8) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 27.01% (37/137) | 23.19% (16/69) | 30.88% (21/68) |
| Hispanic | 36.00% (9/25) | 33.33% (2/6) | 36.84% (7/19) |
| White | 41.43% (290/700) | 34.52% (97/281) | 46.06% (193/419) |
| Two or More Race | 30.11% (28/93) | 27.78% (10/36) | 31.58% (18/57) |
| Unknown | 40.00% (4/10) | 16.67% (1/6) | 75.00% (3/4) |