Missouri Western State University

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Missouri Western State University is $9,800 for in-state students and $17,500 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,388 for in-state students and $13,518 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,654 for Missouri residents and $18,950 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,096 for Missouri residents and $14,613 for out-of-state students.

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	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$9,800	$17,500
Graduate	$8,388	$13,518

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$11,654	$18,950
Graduate	$9,096	$14,613

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 41%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,023 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 MWSU Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »	41%
Transfer-out Rate	28%
Retention Rate	63%(full-time), 29% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.88% (17 to 1)
Student Population »	4,023 (3,841 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,114

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Offered Programs, Learning Opportunities, and Campus Services

You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

MWSU Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

Missouri Western State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at MWSU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Missouri Western State University Directory Information

Address	4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Phone	816-271-4200
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-years, public
Carnegie Category	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Missouri Western State University

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

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