Missouri Western State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3772 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1069 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #996 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #1 of 2 | In St. Joseph |
| #2244 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,491
- Graduates
- 225
- 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.
1,585 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
328 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 | 2493 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 378 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 350 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 291 (8%) |
| Asian | 66 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 34 (0.9%) |
| Hispanic | 32 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (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
- $9,245
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,310 | $8,220 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,310 | $8,220 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,870 | $13,740 |
| Fee in-district | $1,996 | $823 |
| Fee in-state | $1,996 | $823 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,996 | $823 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 948 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,218 |
| Room charge | $5,820 |
| Meal charge | $5,398 |
Missouri Western State University majors
Missouri Western State University has granted 513 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 77 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Missouri Western State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 82 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | 30 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 32 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 | ||
| Psychology, General | 30 | ||
| Social Work | 20 | 10 | |
| Accounting | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 14 | ||
| Computer Science | 13 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 12 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 10 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 9 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 8 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 8 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 5 | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 4 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 3 | ||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 21 | 513 | 77 |
Missouri Western State University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 32% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Missouri Western State University has published 1,064 scientific papers with 17,228 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 52 | 294 |
| 2011 | 53 | 353 |
| 2012 | 61 | 465 |
| 2013 | 33 | 529 |
| 2014 | 39 | 643 |
| 2015 | 50 | 766 |
| 2016 | 69 | 744 |
| 2017 | 63 | 872 |
| 2018 | 55 | 948 |
| 2019 | 66 | 1188 |
| 2020 | 63 | 1471 |
| 2021 | 46 | 1568 |
| 2022 | 43 | 1686 |
| 2023 | 30 | 1819 |
| 2024 | 31 | 1522 |
| 2025 | 26 | 1340 |
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 for the Missouri Western Griffons, 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
-
Paul Robert Rhoads is an American football coach. He is a Defensive Analyst at Mississippi State University. A major conference assistant coach and head coach, he spent a seven-year tenure as head coach at Iowa State.
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Greg Zuerlein
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Gregory Zuerlein ZUR-lyne; is an American professional football placekicker. A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, he played college football for the Nebraska–Omaha Mavericks and Missouri Western Griffons. 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 | 432 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4525 Downs Dr Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64507 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 72,000 |
| Phone | 8162714200 |