MWSU Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,545
- Out-of-State Tuition: $18,455
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at MWSU:
- Total Enrollment: 3,716, including 328 online students
- 3,491 Undergraduate, 225 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.4% men, 61.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 39%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 54%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 87 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 16 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
MWSU Overview
Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is a four-year, public school located in Saint Joseph, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The MWSU's tuition & fees is $9,545 for Missouri residents and $18,455 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 59% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,093.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,716 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Missouri Western State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Missouri Western State University is $9,545 for in-state students and $18,455 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,043 for in-state students and $14,563 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,157 for Missouri residents and $19,473 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,749 for Missouri residents and $15,689 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,545 | $18,455 |
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| Graduate | $9,043 | $14,563 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,157 | $19,473 |
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| Graduate | $9,749 | $15,689 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
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 |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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