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

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
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
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
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
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

2,146

Applied

1,863

Accepted

4,219

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,381

Females Applied

1,193

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

759

Males Applied

667

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.25

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	August 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		427	532
SAT Math		425	565
ACT Composite		16	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,200

In-state

15,120

Out-of-state

7,200

In-district

Fees

10,200

Room & board

Financial Aid

10,825

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,495

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,707

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,776

Avg. Loan Aid

3,412

Avg. Grant Aid

7,884

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,219

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

17%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.52%
Black or African American	12.59%
White or Caucasian	70.48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.6%
Asian	1.98%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	8.26%
Other	1.88%

Gender

Male (37.54%)

Female (62.46%)

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	27%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

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		Division 2	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		Division 2	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

252

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 146

Part-time - 106

Male - 113

Female - 139