Missouri Western State University
Public, 4-year
4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Quick Facts
2,372
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
$37,499
Median Earnings (6yr)
$9,800
In-State Tuition
$12,638
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Missouri Western State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 4525 Downs Dr |
| City | Saint Joseph, MO |
| ZIP Code | 64507 |
| County | Buchanan County |
President/Chief Administrator: Elizabeth Kennedy (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,372 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 61% |
| Male | 39% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 67.5% |
| Black | 14.0% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 8.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 9.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 11.6% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$9,800
In-State Tuition
$17,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,282
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,638
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 28% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 30% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 28% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $19,968 |
| Median Total Debt | $11,920 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $36,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 47% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,342 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,014 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,834 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,231 |
| $110,001+ | $17,619 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$37,499
6 Years After
$40,961
8 Years After
$42,647
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $23,645 | 75th percentile: $52,421
Earnings by Family Income Background
$34,202
Low Income
$38,913
Middle Income
$42,500
High Income
Student Outcomes
59%
Full-Time Retention
18%
Part-Time Retention
40%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,741
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,313
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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