Missouri Western State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3609 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1006 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #937 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In St. Joseph |
| #2119 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,841
- Graduates
- 182
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- intranet.missouriwestern.edu
Missouri Western State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Missouri Western State University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,791 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
353 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Missouri Western State University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2758 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 434 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 335 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 257 (6%) |
| Asian | 85 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 50 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,531
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,540 | $7,110 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,540 | $7,110 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,550 | $11,880 |
| Fee in-district | $2,550 | $625 |
| Fee in-state | $2,550 | $625 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,550 | $625 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,239 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,386 |
| Room charge | $5,326 |
| Meal charge | $5,060 |
Missouri Western State University majors
Missouri Western State University has granted 672 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 91 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Missouri Western State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 104 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 40 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 57 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 50 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | 32 | |
| Psychology, General | 28 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 18 | ||
| History, General | 17 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Graphic Design | 16 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 15 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 9 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 10 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 9 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 9 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | ||
| Information Technology | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 17 | 672 | 91 |
Missouri Western State University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 37% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Missouri Western State University has published 910 scientific papers with 11,108 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Sociology, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 4 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 9 |
| 1997 | 10 | 15 |
| 1998 | 7 | 24 |
| 1999 | 7 | 14 |
| 2000 | 11 | 21 |
| 2001 | 12 | 28 |
| 2002 | 11 | 39 |
| 2003 | 8 | 47 |
| 2004 | 14 | 57 |
| 2005 | 13 | 78 |
| 2006 | 24 | 102 |
| 2007 | 22 | 105 |
| 2008 | 29 | 143 |
| 2009 | 29 | 190 |
| 2010 | 48 | 246 |
| 2011 | 53 | 306 |
| 2012 | 51 | 371 |
| 2013 | 37 | 464 |
| 2014 | 38 | 557 |
| 2015 | 44 | 653 |
| 2016 | 67 | 586 |
| 2017 | 52 | 662 |
| 2018 | 51 | 755 |
| 2019 | 64 | 894 |
| 2020 | 50 | 1023 |
| 2021 | 36 | 1128 |
| 2022 | 34 | 1157 |
| 2023 | 22 | 1176 |
Missouri Western State University alumni
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Jonathan Owens
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Jonathan James Owens is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri Western, and signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He has also played for the Houston Texans
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Paul Rhoads
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
Paul Robert Rhoads is an American football coach. He is currently the outside linebackers coach at Boston College. A long-time major conference assistant coach and head coach, he is best-known for his seven-year tenure as head coach at Iowa State.
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Greg Zuerlein
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Gregory Zuerlein ZURR-line; is an American football placekicker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, he played college football at Nebraska-Omaha and Missouri Western. He previously played for the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys.
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Esther George
- Occupations
- banker
- Biography
-
Esther L. George is the former president and chief executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 2011 until 2023.
General info
| Alternative names | Western Missouri Western State College MWSU MWSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1915 |
| Motto | Everything is Possible |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 430 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4525 Downs Dr Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64507 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 72,000 |
| Phone | 8162714200 |