Missouri Western State University

St. Joseph, Missouri
4-year Public university
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Overview

Missouri Western State University is a public institution established in 1915 with suburban setting located in St. Joseph, MO. It is ranked in 140 in Regional Universities Midwest  in 2024 edition. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#140 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location St. Joseph, Missouri
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1915
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
3,824 Undergraduates
Website https://www.missouriwestern.edu

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$17,602
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$10,251
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,090
Outstate Tuition Fee $16,100
Room and Board Fees $10,386
$38,945 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

100% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.1 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE,DET, iTEP Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

applicants have earned a degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or have earned at least 24 regular semester hours of university credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Apr
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$10,931 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$8,615 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $17,602
67% Students with need received Financial Aid
18.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority deadline march 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, Institution's own financial aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Global Griffon Guarantee Scholarship (Automatic)
Total Worth Initial award ranging from $500 to $4,000
Eligibility new international undergraduate freshman students.
Minimum Criteria Awards are decided on the basis of your GPA as calculated by our international admissions team. Because Missouri Western recognizes that U.S. standardized testing is not equally available in all parts of the world, there is no SAT or ACT required for the Global Griffon Guarantee Scholarship (or admission).
Requirement for maintenance Maintain 2.0 CGPA
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

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Students

3,824 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
64% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
23% Students graduate within 6 years