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Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO · City · 2,219 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Saint Joseph, MO, 64507 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
32 mi away
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Admission Rate
Cost of Attendance
$21,595
per academic year
Graduation Rate
39%
Median Earnings
$42,647
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$19,968
at graduation
Enrollment
2,219
Small (<3k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$10,306
Out-of-state tuition
$20,866
Room & board
$12,311
Avg net price
$13,251
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,243
$30–48k
$11,674
$48–75k
$13,965
$75–110k
$16,119
$110k+
$17,764
Admissions
Outcomes
Graduation rate
39%
1st-yr retention
54%
Consumer completion
42%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,499
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,647
Median debt
$19,968
Monthly loan payment
$212
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
40%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
1%
Black
14%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,499
10 years after entry
$42,647
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing91
Business Administration, Management and Operations54
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other44
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods38
Criminal Justice and Corrections38
Marketing36
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness31
Biology, General29
Psychology, General27
Social Work24
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management23
Computer Science19
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management17
Graphic Communications15
Accounting and Related Services14
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician13
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$7,902/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,261
Federal loan rate
28%