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Missouri Western State University (Western)
- 4525 Downs Dr
- Saint Joseph, MO 64507
- OPEID College Code: 00249000
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- General Phone: (816) 271-4200
- President: James Scanlon
- Website: www.missouriwestern.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 5,342
- College Alias: Western, MWSU, MWSC
- College Mascot: Griffons
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Missouri Western State University is a learning community focused on students as individuals and as members of society. Western offers students at all stages of life the opportunity to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond, as they prepare to be leaders in their work and in their communities. As a leader itself, Western is committed to the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and the region that it serves.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Western Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Western Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 81% | 43% | 24% | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,556 | $3,008 | $3,099 | $1,156 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.0% | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| Number in Default | 92 | 66 | 83 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,520 | 1,336 | 1,269 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,026 | $5,168 | $4,778 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,750 | $9,008 | $8,408 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,784 | $5,700 | $4,900 |
| Other Expenses | $3,184 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,794 | $14,418 | $13,228 |
| Out of State | $18,518 | $18,258 | $16,858 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,826 | $5,918 | $5,528 |
| Out of State | $9,550 | $9,758 | $9,158 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,826 | $5,918 | $5,528 |
| Out of State | $9,550 | $9,758 | $9,158 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,342 Undergraduate: 5,301 Graduate: 41
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,215 Female: 3,127
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,203 Female: 3,098
- Graduate Gender Male: 12 Female: 29
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,637 Part-Time: 1,705
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,626 Part-Time: 1,675
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 11 Part-Time: 30
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 19 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 40 | 0.7% |
| Black | 582 | 11% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 2% |
| White | 4,434 | 83% |
| Unknown | 93 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 452 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,556 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,263 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 899 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 441 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 209 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 190 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 218 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 95 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 18 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 632 | 501 | 131 |
| Faculty Status | 193 | 191 | 2 |
| Tenured Faculty | 102 | 101 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 3 | - | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 311 | 184 | 127 |
| Primarily Instruction | 125 | - | 125 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 149 | 149 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 146 | 142 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 80 | 76 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 41 | 41 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,948 (184) | $56,081 (115) | $53,061 (69) |
| Professor | $70,791 (43) | $71,628 (28) | $69,228 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $56,541 (52) | $56,358 (33) | $56,857 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,444 (62) | $50,713 (39) | $47,294 (23) |
| Instructor | $39,289 (27) | $40,407 (15) | $37,892 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,948 (184) | $56,081 (115) | $53,061 (69) |
| Professor | $70,791 (43) | $71,628 (28) | $69,228 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $56,541 (52) | $56,358 (33) | $56,857 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,444 (62) | $50,713 (39) | $47,294 (23) |
| Instructor | $39,289 (27) | $40,407 (15) | $37,892 (12) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,302,233 | $793,721 | $508,512 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 273 | 188 | 85 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 272 | 187 | 85 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Football | 129 | 129 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $52,285 | $34,741 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $21,935 | $17,143 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 31% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 26% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian | 43% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 26% |
| 6 Years | 30% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 4 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 27 | 28 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Drug Related | 1 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 5 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 41 | 38 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 19 | 19 |
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