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Missouri Western State University
St. Joseph, MO
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Missouri Western State University
Overview
Missouri Western State University is a Comprehensive institution located in St. Joseph, MO, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507-2294
United States
St. Joseph, MO 64507-2294
United States
Contact
Mrs. Jamie Sweiger
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: admission@missouriwestern.edu
Phone: 816-271-4183
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: admission@missouriwestern.edu
Phone: 816-271-4183
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education (specific Subject Areas) Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Construction Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Health Information/medical Records Administration |
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| Physical Therapy Technology |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/police Science |
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| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Related |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,390
Applied
3,981
Accepted
5,292
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,309
Females Applied
2,437
Females Accepted
74%
Male Admissions
2,081
Males Applied
1,544
Males Accepted
74%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.34
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | June 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
6,191
In-state
12,782
Out-of-state
Fees
718
Full-time student fees
8,348
Room & board
4,690
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Student Body
5,292
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
14%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.46% |
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| Black or African American | 10.84% |
| White or Caucasian | 76.67% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.26% |
| Two or more races | 3.84% |
| Other | 3.79% |
Gender
Male (41.1%)
Female (58.9%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 21% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Day and Springfest
Homecoming, Family Day and Springfest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
343
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 207
Part-time - 136
Male - 161
Female - 182