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Missouri Western State University is a public institution located in Saint Joseph, MO. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Missouri Western State University?

Contact details for Missouri Western State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Phone:	8162714200
Website:	www.missouriwestern.edu/
Admissions:	www.missouriwestern.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.missouriwestern.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Missouri Western State University?

You can apply to Missouri Western State University online at: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/

How Hard Is It To Get Into Missouri Western State University?

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Can I Afford Missouri Western State University?

The average net price after aid at Missouri Western State University is $12,638. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,310
In-State Fees	$1,235
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,220
Out-of-State Fees	$1,235
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,545
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$18,455

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 16% of students at Missouri Western State University receive some form of financial aid (582 students).

Approximately 59% of students at Missouri Western State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,093 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,811.

Student Loan Debt

28% of Missouri Western State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,274 per year.

Missouri Western State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 222 students enrolled at Missouri Western State University, all undergraduate. Missouri Western State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,372 undergraduate students at Missouri Western State University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Missouri Western State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	239
Hispanic	18
White	1,579
American Indian/Alaska Native	42
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	230
Non-Resident	18

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Missouri Western State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	455
Kansas	41
Nebraska	12
Texas	10
Iowa	8

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,505 undergraduate students at Missouri Western State University took at least one online class — of those, 210 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Missouri Western State University has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.