Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,976
Graduate Enrollment: 176
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 45.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 23.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 70.5%
Black: 12.6%
Hispanic: 2.5%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 8.3%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Black: 12.6%
Hispanic: 2.5%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 8.3%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,013
In-State tuition: $8,875Out-of-State tuition: $15,400
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,670 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,670 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,577 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,641 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 34.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,968 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $212 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,752 |
| $30k-48k | $11,480 |
| $48k-75k | $13,697 |
| $75k-110k | $15,937 |
| $110k+ | $16,904 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 19%6-year graduation rate: 36%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,968 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,336 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,545 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,194 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 38.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,945 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,065 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | 11 | $30,239 ($2,520) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 38 | $24,935 | $264 | $37,636 ($3,136) | $44,841 ($3,737) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 46 | $26,863 | $224 | $35,137 ($2,928) | $46,350 ($3,863) |
| Master's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 10 | $39,643 ($3,304) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 12 | $24,226 ($2,019) | $38,333 ($3,194) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 55 | $24,815 | $190 | $32,980 ($2,748) | $37,566 ($3,131) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 29 | $26,862 | $273 | $28,818 ($2,402) | $33,034 ($2,753) |
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 45 | $20,149 | $211 | $38,419 ($3,202) | $42,651 ($3,554) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 21 | $27,679 | $286 | $32,005 ($2,667) | $36,414 ($3,035) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 13 | $33,973 ($2,831) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 9 | $32,435 ($2,703) | $56,691 ($4,724) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 14 | $19,263 | $36,102 ($3,009) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 98 | $25,000 | $239 | $60,814 ($5,068) | $65,515 ($5,460) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 12 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 42 | $25,497 | $242 | $40,596 ($3,383) | $41,356 ($3,446) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | $246 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 27 | $26,000 | $217 | $40,771 ($3,398) | $50,828 ($4,236) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 23 | $21,361 | $205 | $44,655 ($3,721) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 28 | $25,950 | $192 | $42,110 ($3,509) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 21 | $25,000 | $195 | $53,068 ($4,422) | $58,522 ($4,877) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. | 11 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 56 | $21,352 | $207 | $32,921 ($2,743) | $34,238 ($2,853) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 12 | $24,704 | $216 | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Construction Engineering Technologies. | 16 | $42,445 ($3,537) | |||
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,522Full time faculty: 60%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $35,017,589 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $41,437,900 (2022)