Also known as
- Western
- MWSU
- MWSC
- Missouri Western State College
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
222
62.2% Female
37.8% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
84
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
15
Distance
4
Degrees Offered
Master's
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
1.35%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.70%
Asian
8.11%
Black or African American
0.90%
Hispanic or Latino
70.27%
White
8.11%
Two or more races
3.15%
Unknown
5.41%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$45
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.missouriwestern.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$7,650
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$12,780
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
15
Master's (Distance)
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business/Commerce, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Chemistry, Other | Master's Degree | 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 | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's Degree | Yes | 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 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 129 | 129 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 129 | 129 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 69 | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 42 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$7,650
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$12,780
Financial aid office web address
https://www.missouriwestern.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$5,540
Typical Board
$5,116
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $7,650 | $12,780 |
| Full time Fees | $738 | $738 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $425 | $710 |
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
222
62.2% Female
37.8% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
1.35%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.70%
Asian
8.11%
Black or African American
0.90%
Hispanic or Latino
70.27%
White
8.11%
Two or more races
3.15%
Unknown
5.41%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 5 |
| Black Or African American | 11 | 7 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 1 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 5 | 7 |
| White | 49 | 107 |
| Two Or More Races | 12 | 6 |
| Unknown | 4 | 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
79
32.9% Male
67.1% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
2
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| 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
