Missouri Western State College is a learning community focused on students as individuals and as members of society. Western offers students at all stages of life the opportunity to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond, as they prepare to be leaders in their work and in their communities. As a leader itself, Western is committed to the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and the region that it serves.
Missouri Western State University is a public four-year college in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The school enrolls 5100 undergraduate students and has a new Master's degree in Applied Science with emphasis areas in Information Technology, Chemistry, and Human Factors and Usability Testing.
Missouri Western is the home of the Griffons, who compete in 10 sports (Men's baseball, basketball, American football, golf; Women's basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball) as a NCAA Division II school. Missouri Western is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Former Saint Joseph mayor Glenda Kelly and Missouri 28th District State Rep. Rob Schaaf are among the school's distinguished alumni.
The university was founded in 1915 as a two-year institution called St. Joseph Junior College and held courses in the original location of Central High School (St. Joseph, Missouri) at 13th and Patee. In 1933 when Central High School moved to its current location it relocated to the Robidoux Polytechnic High School building at 10th Street between Edmond and Charles. In 1917 it adopted the Griffon as its mascot.
It was transformed into a four-year college in 1969 when it moved to its present location on the east side of St. Joseph and became a member of the State of Missouri higher education system in 1977 with the name Missouri Western State College. On August 28, 2005, the name changed to "Missouri Western State University" due to a state law changing the institution's name.
The school's most visible corporate affiliation is with Hillyard, Inc., a cleaning supplies company that played an important role in the development of basketball. The school's Spratt Memorial Stadium is named for Elliot C. Spratt, an executive at the company. Leah Spratt Hall is names for a sister of Elliot. The school hosts the Hillyard Tip Off Basketball Classic tournament.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 32% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc) Basketball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc) Baseball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,778 | $ 8,408 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,380 | $ 8,010 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 396 | $ 396 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,764 | 42% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,180 | 22% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,594 | 30% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,544 | 49% | |
Any Aid: |
80% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 15.00 |
