About
Missouri Western State University (MWSU or MoWest) is a public university in St. Joseph, Missouri. As of 2023, it enrolled 3,815 students.
🇺🇸 USA · Missouri
Missouri Western State University
- Public
- Suburban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 99.4%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹19,59,985Out-of-state
- Students
- 2,219Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 16Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
96% baseline · Medium data confidence
Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
Reported admit rate
99.4%admitted
99 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
22.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
ACT composite16-23
136
What a year costs
₹32,29,100
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹19,59,985
- Housing₹11,56,397
- Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹9,10,389 a year.
Outcomes and support
53.8%
Retention
38.5%
Graduation
68%
Get financial aid
19%
From out of state
One teacher for every 16 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
5 programmes
- Certificate
- Associate
- Bachelor's
- Postbachelor's certificate
- Master's
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Biotechnology | bachelor |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| Computer Science | bachelor |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | bachelor |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | bachelor |
| Design and Applied Arts | bachelor |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | bachelor |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | bachelor |
| Fine and Studio Arts | bachelor |
| Graphic Communications | bachelor |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | bachelor |
| International/Globalization Studies | bachelor |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | bachelor |
| Marketing | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | bachelor |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | bachelor |
| Philosophy | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Public Health | bachelor |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Social Work | bachelor |
| Sociology | bachelor |
| Special Education and Teaching | bachelor |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate99.4%
Total Applicants2645
Admitted Applicants2630
Enrolled Applicants582
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementNot required
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo
Deadlines
Test Scores
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %23
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹9,68,063
Out-of-State Tuition₹19,59,985
Average Housing Cost₹11,56,397
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹12,44,693
Students Receiving Aid68%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,10,389
Out-of-State Students19%
Student Body Diversity
African American13.97%
Asian1.53%
Hispanic1.31%
White65.66%
Multiracial9.19%
Native American1.26%
Pacific Islander0.18%
International1.13%
Unknown Race5.77%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate38.54%
Retention Rate53.79%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates2219
Contact
Street Address4525 Downs Dr
ZIP Code64507
Phone(816) 271-4200
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/