At a glance
Average net price
$13,251
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
38.5%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,219
In-state tuition
$10,306
Out-of-state tuition
$20,866
Cost of attendance
$21,595
Median earnings (10y)
$42,647
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 53.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (23%), health (20%), business (16%).
- STEM14%
- Health20%
- Business16%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services14%
- Health professions20.0%~444 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business16.2%~358 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education9.0%~199 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~179 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~175 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~126 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.5%~122 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal4.2%~94 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.8%~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.4%~53 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.2%~49 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.9%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences0.5%~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 195 | $57,395 | $25,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 101 | $28,876 | $26,863 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 94 | $40,262 | $25,497 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 81 | $33,429 | $24,815 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 70 | $31,653 | $21,352 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 70 | $33,540 | $20,149 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 68 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | $24,121 | $24,935 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | $29,656 | $26,862 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 54 | $40,378 | $25,950 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 40 | $30,966 | $27,679 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | $39,358 | $26,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 38 | $26,250 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 32 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | $24,704 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 30 | $44,124 | $21,361 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 27 | — | $19,263 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | $35,012 | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | $32,272 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University is a mid-sized institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,219 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Missouri Western State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,251 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,306 for in-state students and $20,866 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,595 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 38.5%, a average completion outcome. 53.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,647 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Missouri Western State University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (23% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Saint Joseph, Missouri (city), Missouri Western State University draws students from across Missouri and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Western State University
Q.How much does Missouri Western State University cost?
The average net price at Missouri Western State University is $13,251 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,595.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Missouri Western State University?
Missouri Western State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 38.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Missouri Western State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Missouri Western State University graduate earns $42,647 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Missouri Western State University?
Published tuition is $10,306 in-state and $20,866 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Missouri Western State University located?
Missouri Western State University is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri (ZIP 64507).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Missouri Western State University at their official website.