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Public 4 Year

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri

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Overview

Enrollment

4,023
Missouri Western State University overview
Location Saint Joseph, Missouri
Online missouriwestern.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Missouri Western State University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Missouri Western State University is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, approximately 50 miles north of Kansas City. Established in 1915 as Saint Joseph Junior College, the institution evolved into a four-year college in 1969 and achieved university status in 2005. The 744-acre suburban campus features a mix of modern and traditional academic buildings, with student housing available through multiple residence halls and campus apartments. The university offers undergraduate programs across four academic colleges, with notable strengths in health professions, business, education, and criminal justice, while maintaining an open admission policy for most programs. Missouri Western competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Griffons, and serves as the summer training camp facility for the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team.

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Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

Missouri Resident Tuition

$6,540
In State Costs for Missouri Western State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$2,550
Room and Board $10,200
Budget for Other Expenses$2,870
Total One Year Cost$23,160

Out of State Resident Tuition

$13,550
Out of State Costs for Missouri Western State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$2,550
Room and Board $10,200
Budget for Other Expenses$2,870
Total One Year Cost$30,170

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

27% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Missouri Western State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 21%
Health Professions 15%
Education 11%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 9%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024