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Missouri Western State University

Public, 4-year

4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64507

(816) 271-4200

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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

Health Professions 19%
Business 15%
Education 8%
Protective Services 6%
Biology 6%
Visual/Performing Arts 4%
Psychology 4%
Computer Science 3%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

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)

Contact Information

Phone: (816) 271-4200

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Admissions: Apply Now

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