Missouri Western State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3661 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1017 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #947 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In St. Joseph |
| #2180 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,604
- Graduates
- 213
- 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.
1,608 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
319 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 | 2623 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 409 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 314 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 249 (7%) |
| Asian | 71 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 42 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 39 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.3%) |
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
- $8,500
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,985 | $7,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,985 | $7,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,685 | $12,780 |
| Fee in-district | $2,815 | $738 |
| Fee in-state | $2,815 | $738 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,815 | $738 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,239 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,656 |
| Room charge | $5,540 |
| Meal charge | $5,116 |
Missouri Western State University majors
Missouri Western State University has granted 643 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 79 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Missouri Western State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 91 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 28 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 44 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | 38 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 31 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | ||
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Social Work | 24 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 23 | ||
| Computer Science | 19 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 17 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 15 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 15 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 14 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 10 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry | 9 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 9 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 3 | 6 | |
| Public Health, General | 9 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 8 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 21 | 643 | 79 |
Missouri Western State University has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 36% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Missouri Western State University has published 1,045 scientific papers with 16,162 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Sociology, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 | 3 |
| 1994 | 10 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 | 13 |
| 1997 | 10 | 18 |
| 1998 | 8 | 29 |
| 1999 | 7 | 17 |
| 2000 | 12 | 28 |
| 2001 | 13 | 35 |
| 2002 | 12 | 47 |
| 2003 | 10 | 52 |
| 2004 | 13 | 65 |
| 2005 | 15 | 90 |
| 2006 | 26 | 122 |
| 2007 | 27 | 134 |
| 2008 | 28 | 160 |
| 2009 | 31 | 233 |
| 2010 | 51 | 293 |
| 2011 | 53 | 353 |
| 2012 | 61 | 465 |
| 2013 | 33 | 528 |
| 2014 | 39 | 642 |
| 2015 | 50 | 766 |
| 2016 | 69 | 744 |
| 2017 | 63 | 873 |
| 2018 | 55 | 946 |
| 2019 | 66 | 1188 |
| 2020 | 63 | 1470 |
| 2021 | 46 | 1565 |
| 2022 | 43 | 1686 |
| 2023 | 30 | 1816 |
| 2024 | 31 | 1500 |
Missouri Western State University alumni
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Jonathan Owens
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Jonathan James Owens is an American professional football safety for the Chicago Bears 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 and Green Bay Packers. He is married to American artistic gymnast Simone Biles.
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Paul Rhoads
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
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Paul Robert Rhoads is an American football coach. He is currently a Defensive Analyst at Mississippi State University. 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
- American football player
- Biography
-
Gregory Zuerlein ZUR-lyne, is an American professional 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 | 420 |
| 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 |