MWSU Description

Missouri Western State University is a learning community that helps students receive a quality education through applied learning, and prepares them to be leaders in their careers and communities. A member of the State of Missouri school system, the school was originally founded in 1915. The campus is located in St. Joseph, Missouri.

The accredited university offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate programs. The university’s academic departments include the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, College of Professional Studies, Steven l. Craig School of Business, Graduate School, and Regional Community Policing Institute.

The university houses several residence halls for students in an effort to help them take full advantage of college life. A few of the many amenities available to students are air conditioning and heating, cable hook-up, 24-hour police department, and more.

Many Missouri Western State University students take advantage of financial aid. The Financial Aid Office is a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and is very dedicated to helping students minimize the amount of student loan debt. Eligible students may earn scholarships or grants and receive student loans to help cover the remaining amount of their tuition.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Griffons

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$4,562

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,864

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

5,705

MWSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,443
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,705

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
95%
Graduate
5%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
71%
Part-Time
29%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
89%
Out-of-State
11%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
10%
Caucasian
83%
Latino
2%
Other
5%

Students State Origin

Missouri
89%
Kansas
3%
Nebraska
2%
Iowa
1%
Other
5%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%