Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64507
4-year, Public City: Small
Key Statistics
3,817
Total Students
3,604
Undergraduates
14 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$10,306
+19.2% from last year
Out-of-State
$20,866
+19.2% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $12,311
Other Expenses:
$4,860
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $16,007
Other Expenses:
$4,860
With Family
Food & Housing: $4,764
Other Expenses:
$4,860
+69.3%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$28,677
On Campus
+16.4% from last year
$32,373
Off Campus
+31.4% from last year
$16,366
With Family
+19.7% from last year
Out-of-State
$39,237
On Campus
+21.3% from last year
$42,933
Off Campus
+32.7% from last year
$26,926
With Family
+26% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
39% Female
61% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
91% 25 and Over
9% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
82% Out-of-State
17% International
1% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
6% Some Distance
43% No Distance
51% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
31% Part-Time
69% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
47% Some Distance
35% No Distance
18% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
2% Asian
2% Black or African American
11% Hispanic/Latino
1% White
68% Two or more races
8% Race/ethnicity unknown
7% US Nonresident
1% Popular Programs
1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
91
graduates
2
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
67
graduates
3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
44
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Contact Information
Phone
(816) 271-4200
Address
4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64507
IPEDS ID
178387
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).