Missouri Western State University

#29 in Missouri

4-years Public College In Saint Joseph, MO

Missouri Western State University (referred to as MWSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Saint Joseph, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Missouri Western State University is $9,800 for Missouri residents and $17,500 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,023 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at Missouri Western State University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$9,800 (Missouri Residents) $17,500 (out-of-state)
Student Population4,023
Graduation Rate41%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Missouri Western State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1923 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Missouri Western State University is $9,800 for Missouri residents and $17,500 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Missouri Western State University is $8,388 for Missouri residents and $13,518 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Missouri Western State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 72 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,114 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Missouri Western State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Missouri Western State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Missouri Western State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Missouri Western State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children