Missouri Western State University: Review & Facts

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Missouri Western State University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,025 students enrolled. This school was established in 1915 and is the only school located in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

Missouri Western State University will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
71
Missouri Western State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Education, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Missouri Western State University student retention rate is relatively low at 63% (way below Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Missouri Western State University is low - 38%. Around 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Missouri Western State University is decent, 17:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high - about $15,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Missouri Western State University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,100, which totals $16,300 per year.

Read the details about Missouri Western State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Missouri Western State University is $15.00. The graduate application fee is $45.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Missouri Western State University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (816) 271-4200 or check Missouri Western State University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Missouri Western State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Missouri Western State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Missouri Western State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, approximately $5,300 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Missouri Western State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Missouri Western State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Missouri Western State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr
Saint Joseph, Missouri
64507, USA
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