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Missouri Western State University

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Rating

Public

Type

6,163

Students

$12,310

Tuition

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Acceptance

#2118

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Saint Joseph, MO

4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64507

Missouri Western State University is a mid-sized public institution located in Saint Joseph, MO ranked 45th in Missouri. It has a total of 5,884 full-time undergraduate students. Missouri Western State University offers 80 different majors and is best known for its Construction Engineering Technology program, which is ranked 37th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $6,400 for in-state students and $12,310 for those from out-of-state, Missouri Western State University is relatively inexpensive. 29.26% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to bring in roughly $34,400 per year, which is 17% under the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$14,135
Above Average

Missouri Western State University

$14,135

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$26,925

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$19,076

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

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Very Selective

Missouri Western State University

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National

69%
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% of students submit

Admissions Yield

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% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Application Fee

$0

Students

5,884Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

94%

Part-Time

6%
Male

40%

In-state

83%

Female

60%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

12%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse7% Business Administration and Management, General7% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other75% Others

11% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

7% Business Administration and Management, General

7% Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

75% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

11%

98 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

7%

57 Graduates

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

7%

56 Graduates

Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General

6%

55 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

5%

45 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

5%

40 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

38 Graduates

Psychology, General

3%

29 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

3%

28 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors16:116:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

16

Number of Library Books

161,834

Academic Spend per Student

$9,500

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

64%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$28,600/Year

Missouri Western State University

$28,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$28,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$34,400

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

29%