Also known as
- Western
- MWSU
- MWSC
- Missouri Western State College
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
274
60.9% Female
39.1% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Public
Region
Plains IA KS MN MO NE ND SD
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
75
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
7
Distance
3
Degrees Offered
Master's
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.73%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.73%
Asian
5.11%
Black or African American
0.36%
Hispanic or Latino
73.72%
White
1.82%
Two or more races
0.73%
Unknown
16.79%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$45
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.missouriwestern.edu/admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$5,661
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$10,341
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
Yes
Highest Degree offered
Master's degree
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
7
Master's (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Forensic Science and Technology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Rhetoric and Composition | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 207 | 207 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 207 | 207 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 107 | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 74 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$5,661
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$10,341
Financial aid office web address
https://www.missouriwestern.edu/finaid
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,376
Typical Board
$3,214
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $5,661 | $10,341 |
| Full time Fees | $504 | $504 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $314 | $574 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
274
60.9% Female
39.1% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.73%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.73%
Asian
5.11%
Black or African American
0.36%
Hispanic or Latino
73.72%
White
1.82%
Two or more races
0.73%
Unknown
16.79%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 |
| Black Or African American | 9 | 5 |
| Non-resident Alien | 33 | 13 |
| White | 61 | 141 |
| Two Or More Races | 2 | 3 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
57
38.6% Male
61.4% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
4
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
4525 Downs Dr
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Phone
816-271-4200
Fax
Email
