MWSU Rankings and Evaluation
The following statements evaluate Missouri Western State University by comparing key academic facts to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
- Its tuition & fees of $16,100 is comparable to similar schools.
- It has very small number of students of 4,395.
- It offers fewer area of study (81 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2023 undergraduate tuition & fees of MWSU are $16,100 (out-of-state rate) and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University $16,100
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Public, 4-Years Colleges $18,895
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri $18,184
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees of MWSU are $12,505 (out-of-state rate) and it is relatively inexpensive compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University $12,505
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Public, 4-Years Colleges $20,343
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri $16,835
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at MWSU is 36% and it is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University 36%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 48%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri 49%
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate at MWSU is 1% and it is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University 1%
All U.S. Colleges 21%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 23%
4-Years Colleges 24%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri 28%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at MWSU is 60% and it is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University 60%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri 72%
Student Population
The total student population at MWSU is 4,395 and its population very small compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University 4,395
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Public, 4-Years Colleges 11,396
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri 10,455
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at MWSU is $7,645 which is 47.48% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University $7,645
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Public, 4-Years Colleges $7,301
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri $7,574
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at MWSU is 17 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University 17 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges 17 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri 18 to 1
Number of Programs
MWSU offers 81 programs and it means fewer area of study compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.
Missouri Western State University 81
All U.S. Colleges 37
Public, 4-Years Colleges 108
4-Years Colleges 58
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri 113
Number of Online Programs
MWSU offers 1 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri.