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
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,372Students
14:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$42,647Earnings 10yr
$12,638Net Price
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
Programs (75)
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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia