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Missouri Western State University

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Saint Joseph, Missouri 64507

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Missouri Western State University is a public institution in Saint Joseph with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,647 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,638.

Established
1915
Motto
Everything is Possible
Mascot
Max the Griffon
Type
Public university
Conference
Mid-America
Division
Division II

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SAT Avg
2,372Students
14:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$42,647Earnings 10yr
$12,638Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Missouri Western State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,800
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,500
Room & Board$10,975
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$20,282
Average Net Price$12,638
Median Debt at Graduation$19,968
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,342
$30–48K$11,014
$48–75K$12,834
$75–110K$16,231
$110K+$17,619

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,638

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,920

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,372
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 14%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.8%
Freshman Retention59.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,499
8 Years$40,961
10 Years$42,647

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,500
Men
$43,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from MO state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
47 mi(81 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
258 mi(447 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
369 mi(640 min)

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