Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr
Saint Joseph MO 64507
(816) 271-4200
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
5,536 (5,443 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
69% / 31%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
40% / 60%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
98% / 2%
- In-State / Out-of-State
92% / 8%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$5,460
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$9,688
- Room & Board$6,370
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
15%
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,214
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of ApplicantsN/A
- Students Admitted
N/A
- Students EnrolledN/A
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biotechnology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Finance, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Graphic Design
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of ApplicantsN/A
- Students Admitted
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- Students EnrolledN/A
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$45
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline06/01
- High School RankNot applicable
- High School RecordNot applicable
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramNot applicable
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Not applicable
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Not applicable
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$5,460
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$9,688
- Room & Board$6,370
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$166
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$304
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid15%
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,214
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants42%$3,329
- Pell Grants42%$2,907
- Other Federal Grants22%$913
- State & Local Grants53%$2,303
- Institutional Grants60%$2,937
- Federal Loans57%$4,109
- Non-Federal Loans2%$4,309
Questions, Answers and Advice
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