Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO
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Acceptance Rate
Enrollment
2,372
Graduation Rate
40%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,647
Retention Rate
59%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,500
Avg Net Price
$12,638
Room & Board
$10,975
Total COA
$20,282
Median Debt
$19,968

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$10,342
$30,001–48,000
$11,014
$48,001–75,000
$12,834
$75,001–110,000
$16,231
$110,001+
$17,619
Pell Grant Rate: 28%
Federal Loan Rate: 30%

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Sticker Price$28,475
Estimated Net Price$12,638 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
40%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,647
Retention Rate
59%
Median Debt
$19,968

Top Programs

Health Professions
18.5%
Business & Marketing
14.8%
Education
8.2%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
7.1%
Interdisciplinary Studies
6.7%
Criminal Justice
5.8%
Biology
5.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.4%
Psychology
4.0%
Engineering Technology
3.6%

Demographics

Men 39%Women 61%
White
67.5%
Black
14.0%
Hispanic
1.7%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More
8.1%
International
1.3%

Application Info

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App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$50

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.