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