Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University is a public, coeducational higher education institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The University has an annual enrollment of around 6,000 undergraduate students and about 130 graduate students.
General Information
Admission Office
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 271-4200
(800) 662-7041
Fax: (816) 271-5833
admissions@mwsc.edu
Contact: Howard McCauley
Director of Admissions
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Main Address
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 271-4200
www.missouriwestern.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 5,470
Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,000
Setting
Suburban setting
Small city (50,000 - 249,999)
Commuter campus
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Degrees offered:
 Associate
Bachelor's
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Tuition & Fees
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Estimated Expenses for Academic Year |
2008-'09 |
2009-'10 |
2010-'11 |
2011-'12 |
% change 2010-'12 |
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Tuition and fees |
$4,370 |
$4,562 |
$4,562 |
$4,562 |
0.00% |
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Books and Supplies |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
0.00% |
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Living Arrangement - On Campus |
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Room and Board |
$6,178 |
$6,250 |
$7,500 |
$7,700 |
+2.67% |
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Other |
$3,900 |
$4,000 |
$4,120 |
$4,120 |
0.00% |
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Living Arrangement - Off Campus |
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|
|
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Room and Board |
$6,178 |
$6,250 |
$7,500 |
$7,700 |
+2.67% |
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Other |
$3,900 |
$4,000 |
$4,120 |
$4,120 |
0.00% |
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Total Expenses |
2008-'09 |
2009-'10 |
2010-'11 |
2011-'12 |
% change 2010-'12 |
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In-state On Campus |
$15,248 |
$15,612 |
$16,982 |
$17,182 |
+1.18% |
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In-state Off Campus |
$15,248 |
$15,612 |
$16,982 |
$17,182 |
+1.18% |
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In-state with Family |
$5,170 |
$5,362 |
$5,362 |
$5,362 |
0.00% |
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Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees
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Tuition for In-state Students
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$4,253 |
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In-state Student Fees
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$404 |
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Tuition for Out-of-state Students
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$8,507 |
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Out-of-state Fees
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$404 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
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Type of Aid
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Students
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Percent
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Amount
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Average Per Student
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All students financial aid |
915 |
96% |
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|
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Grant or scholarship aid |
857 |
90% |
$4,764,209 |
$5,559 |
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• Federal grants |
382 |
40% |
$1,452,876 |
$3,803 |
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• Pell grants |
375 |
39% |
$1,300,130 |
$3,467 |
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• Other federal grants |
172 |
18% |
$152,746 |
$888 |
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State/local government grant or scholarships |
564 |
59% |
$1,421,480 |
$2,520 |
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Institutional grants or scholarships |
462 |
48% |
$1,889,853 |
$4,091 |
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Student loan aid |
552 |
58% |
$2,768,689 |
$5,016 |
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• Federal student loans |
552 |
58% |
$2,721,202 |
$4,930 |
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• Other student loans |
10 |
1% |
$47,487 |
$4,749 |
All Majors and Programs
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Program Completions for Most Recent Year
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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PhD
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
633 |
11 |
- |
56 |
11 |
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Biology and Biomedical Sciences |
32 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Biochemistry |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Biology and Biological Sciences, General |
23 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Biotechnology |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. |
121 |
- |
- |
14 |
- |
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Accounting |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Business Administration and Management |
52 |
- |
- |
14 |
- |
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Finance |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Marketing/marketing Management |
27 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Communication and Journalism Programs |
17 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Computing and Information Sciences |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer and Information Sciences |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Information Science/studies |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Education |
71 |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
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Art Teacher Education |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Educational Evaluation and Research |
- |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
56 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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French Language Teacher Education |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Music Teacher Education |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Engineering Technology |
21 |
- |
- |
6 |
- |
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Computer Engineering Technology/technician |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Construction Engineering Technology/technician |
13 |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician |
2 |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician |
3 |
- |
- |
3 |
- |
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English Language, Composition and Literature/letters |
13 |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
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English Language and Literature |
13 |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
7 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
French Language and Literature |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Health Services and Allied Health Sciences |
96 |
- |
- |
25 |
- |
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Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician |
- |
- |
- |
6 |
- |
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Physical Therapy Technician/assistant |
- |
- |
- |
19 |
- |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
95 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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History |
18 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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History |
18 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services |
51 |
- |
- |
7 |
- |
|
Criminal Justice/police Science |
- |
- |
- |
7 |
- |
|
Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
51 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Human Services |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Social Work |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Legal and Law Studies |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
5 |
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Legal Assistant/paralegal |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
5 |
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Mathematics and Statistics |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Mathematics |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies |
3 |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
3 |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Natural Resources and Conservation |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies |
54 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Health and Physical Education/fitness |
36 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management |
18 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Physical Sciences |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Chemistry |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Psychology |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Psychology |
30 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Social Sciences |
39 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Economics |
19 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Political Science and Government |
8 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Sociology |
12 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
33 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Art/art Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Cinematography and Film/video Production |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Fine/studio Arts |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Graphic Design |
18 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Music |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: Yes
Regular application fee: $15
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Enrollment Rates
Percent applicants admitted: Not reported
Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs
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Undergraduate Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing
 Art - General B
Graphic Design B
Music - General B
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry B
Biology B
Business, Management, & Marketing
Accounting B
Business Administration/Management A,B
Finance/Banking B
Marketing Management B
Communications & Journalism
Communications/Rhetoric B
Computer & Information Sciences
Computer/Information Sciences - General B
Information Sciences/Systems B
Education
Art Teacher Education B
Elementary Education B
English Teacher Education B
French Teacher Education B
Junior High Education B
Music Teacher Education B
Spanish Language Teacher Education B
Engineering Technologies
Computer Engineering A,B
Construction/Building Technologies A,B
Electrical Engineering Technologies A,B
Manufacturing Technologies A
English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature - General B
Speech/Rhetorical Studies B
Foreign Language & Literature
French B
Spanish B
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology B
Medical Records Technology A,C
Nursing (RN) B
Physical Therapy Assistance A
History
History - General B
Law & Legal Studies
Paralegal/Legal Assistance A,C
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences B
Mathematics
Mathematics - General B
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Sciences B
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
Health/Physical Fitness B
Parks/Leisure Facilities Management B
Physical Sciences
Chemistry B
Psychology
Psychology - General B
Public Administration & Services
Social Work B
Security & Protective Services
Criminal Justice Studies B
Police Science A
Social Sciences
Economics B
Political Science/Government B
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Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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