Missouri Western State University is a public university located in St. Joseph, Missouri. Founded in 1915, Missouri Western is a comprehensive, four-year university offering a wide range of academic degrees, academic programs, and research opportunities in the liberal arts and sciences, business, health sciences, education, and professional studies. Missouri Western also has a rich tradition of excellence and offers an enriched learning experience with access to state-of-the-art facilities, as well as an engaging and diverse learning environment. With a diverse student body and faculty, Missouri Western provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable experience, practical skills, and lifelong friendships.
- Address: 4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 00006-4507
- Phone: (816) 271-4200
- Website: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 4,911
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: #N/A
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,875 | $15,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $10,030 | $10,030 |
| Other | $2,670 | $2,670 |
| Total Cost | $22,575 | $29,000 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: #N/A
- SAT Range: #N/A – #N/A
- ACT Range: #N/A – #N/A
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 64%
- Part-time: 36%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 9%
- Hispanic / Latino: 3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 74%
- Two or More Races: 7%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 91%
- 25 and Over: 9%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 78%
- Out-of-State: 22%
- Unknown: 0%