Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University is a four-years, public school located in Saint Joseph, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification

The MWSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,970 for Missouri residents and $17,490 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 72% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,114.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 4,023 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).

Missouri Western State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Missouri Western State University is $8,970 for in-state students and $17,490 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,388 for in-state students and $13,518 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,763 for Missouri residents and $18,928 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,096 for Missouri residents and $14,613 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$8,970	$17,490
Graduate	$8,388	$13,518

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,763	$18,928
Graduate	$9,096	$14,613

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 41%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,023 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 MWSU Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »	41%
Transfer-out Rate	28%
Retention Rate	63%(full-time), 29% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	4,023 (3,841 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,114

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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MWSU Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Missouri Western State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at MWSU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes