Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO

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Tuition & Fees

$12,670

$20,370

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Selective

Admissions Data Not Reported

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Public

3,841

undergraduate students

182

graduate students

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School Facts

Missouri Western State University, founded in 1915, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 723-acre campus is located in Saint Joseph, MO, 40 miles north of Kansas City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,023
Established in 1915
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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723-acre, suburban campus in St. Joseph (population: 76,472), 40 miles from Kansas City. Bus serves Saint Joseph; major airport and train serve Kansas City.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Drive
Saint Joseph, MO
64507

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
21%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
25%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
10%
Top 1/4
30%
Top 1/2
63%
Bottom 1/2
37%
Bottom 1/4
10%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee ($50 application fee for international students; nonrefundable)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements ACT only Required of some

Selective

Not Reported

Admissions Factors

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,114

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $9,800
Housing $5,540
Food $5,116
Additional fees $2,870
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $24,326
Average Financial Aid - $9,114
Total with Avg. Aid $15,212

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 816 271-4361
F: 816 271-5879
finaid@missouriwestern.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, indoor hockey, kickball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Cinematography and Film/Video Production yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Evaluation and Research yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Therapy Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. General Studies
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Natural Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,023

total students

83%

in-state

17%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

95%

3,841
students

Female
62%
2,371

Male
38%
1,470

5%

182
students

Female
62%
113

Male
38%
69

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

61%

2,337
students

Female
59%
1,386

Male
41%
951

39%

1,504
students

Female
65%
985

Male
35%
519

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 26
Countries most often represented China
Malaysia
Nepal
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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