| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Columbia College View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #19 in South Carolina | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Columbia, SC |
MWSU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $21,450 |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,216 |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $11,239 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.82% | |
| Yield | 20.94% | |
| Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 1,514 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 1,173 |
| 182 | Graduate | 341 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 796 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 55% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 47 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 134 Full-time 128 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time |