Missouri Western State University
College Overview
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 |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change 2009-'11 |
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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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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 |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change 2009-'11 |
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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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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, Marketing, Management, and Related Services |
121 |
– |
– |
14 |
– |
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Accounting |
30 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
52 |
– |
– |
14 |
– |
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Finance, General |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
27 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Communication, Journalism, and Related 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, General |
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, General |
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, General |
13 |
– |
– |
– |
6 |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics |
7 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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French Language and Literature |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Health Services and Allied Health Sciences, General |
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, General |
18 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services |
51 |
– |
– |
7 |
– |
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Criminal Justice/police Science |
– |
– |
– |
7 |
– |
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Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
51 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Human Services, General |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Social Work |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Legal and Law Studies, General |
– |
– |
– |
4 |
5 |
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Legal Assistant/paralegal |
– |
– |
– |
4 |
5 |
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Mathematics and Statistics |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Mathematics, General |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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, General |
36 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General |
18 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Physical Sciences |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Chemistry, General |
6 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Psychology |
30 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Psychology, General |
30 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Social Sciences |
39 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Economics, General |
19 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Political Science and Government, General |
8 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Sociology |
12 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
33 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Art/art Studies, General |
1 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Cinematography and Film/video Production |
5 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
3 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Graphic Design |
18 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
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Music, General |
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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