Overview

Missouri Western State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Saint Joseph, MO.

Location & Contact

Address 4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO  64507-2294
United States

Contact Mrs. Jamie Sweiger
Assistant Director of Admissions
Email: admission@missouriwestern.edu
Phone: 816-271-4183

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Finance, General	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
French Language Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Spanish Language Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician	×
Construction Engineering Technology/technician	×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator	×
Physical Therapy Assistant		×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal		×
Legal Studies	×
Pre-law Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science		×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,471

Applied

2,470

Accepted

3,494

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,582

Females Applied

1,582

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

889

Males Applied

888

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.13

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	-	16	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,940

In-state

18,810

Out-of-state

8,940

In-district

Fees

1,500

Full-time student fees

11,780

Room & board

6,112

Room only

Financial Aid

12,874

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,236

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,025

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,618

Avg. Loan Aid

3,603

Avg. Grant Aid

9,692

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,494

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.31%
Black or African American	13.95%
White or Caucasian	65.71%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.26%
Asian	1.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.18%
Two or more races	9.23%
Other	5.72%

Gender

Male (38.95%)

Female (61.05%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	28%

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

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
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

224

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 132

Part-time - 92

Male - 107

Female - 116