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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: Robert Vartabedian
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,703
  • College Alias: Western, MWSU
  • College Mascot: Griffons
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Missouri Western State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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.
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Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Missouri Western State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees
  • 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
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving58%40%59%48%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,016$3,803$2,520$4,091
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.9%8.8%6.0%
Number in Default9711292
Number in Repayment1,2231,2661,520
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,562$4,562$4,370
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,562$4,562$4,370
Out of State Tuition and Fees$7,864$7,864$7,538
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,500$6,250$6,178
Other Expenses$4,120$4,000$3,900
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$16,982$15,612$15,248
In-State$16,982$15,612$15,248
Out of State$20,284$18,914$18,416
Off Campus
In-District$5,362$5,362$5,170
In-State$5,362$5,362$5,170
Out of State$8,664$8,664$8,338
Off Campus with Family
In-District$5,362$5,362$5,170
In-State$5,362$5,362$5,170
Out of State$8,664$8,664$8,338
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--3-
Biology--25-
Biotechnology----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--27-
Business Administration-2436-
Finance--23-
Marketing--20-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--3-
Information Science Studies--6-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--5-
Elementary Education--58-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--10-
French Language Teacher Education----
Music Teacher Education--5-
Spanish Language Teacher Education--1-
Teacher and Professional Development, Other--1-
 
Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology----
Construction Engineering Technology-110-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology--9-
Manufacturing Technology-31-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature4-23-
Speech--16-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature--3-
Spanish Language and Literature--6-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science--1-
Emergency Medical Technology----
Nursing--92-
Physical Therapist Assistant-15--
Medical Records Technology-10--
 
History
History--14-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--610
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal74--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--5-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management--1-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--12-
 
Psychology
Psychology--30-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work--14-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--36-
Parks and Recreation Management--21-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice--48-
Police Science-9--
 
Social Sciences
Economics--17-
Political Science--5-
Sociology--7-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Cinematography and Film--5-
Fine Studio Arts--7-
Graphic Design--14-
Music--9-
Art Studies--1-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,703
    • Undergraduate: 5,634 Graduate: 69
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,391 Female: 3,312
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,370 Female: 3,264
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 21 Female: 48
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,088 Part-Time: 1,615
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,072 Part-Time: 1,562
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 16 Part-Time: 53
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien290.5%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1242%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 184067%
Ages 18-191,61528%
Ages 20-211,39024%
Ages 22-2497617%
Ages 25-295219%
Ages 30-342675%
Ages 35-391793%
Ages 40-492504%
Ages 50-65862%
Age Over 65130.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees666505161
Faculty Status1971925
Tenured Faculty85841
Graduate Assistants6-6
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service348192156
Primarily Instruction151-151
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2222-
Other Professionals152152-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1441395
Clerical And Secretarial76724
Skilled Crafts1313-
Service and/or Maintenance4242-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,766 (192)$60,887 (118)$55,385 (74)
Professor$76,285 (43)$75,866 (30)$77,253 (13)
Associate Professor$62,342 (44)$63,990 (25)$60,174 (19)
Assistant Professor$53,428 (80)$54,703 (53)$50,925 (27)
Instructor$39,421 (25)$40,962 (10)$38,393 (15)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,766 (192)$60,887 (118)$55,385 (74)
Professor$76,285 (43)$75,866 (30)$77,253 (13)
Associate Professor$62,342 (44)$63,990 (25)$60,174 (19)
Assistant Professor$53,428 (80)$54,703 (53)$50,925 (27)
Instructor$39,421 (25)$40,962 (10)$38,393 (15)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,279,908$814,672$465,236
Ratio (%)100%64%36%
 
Participants
All Athletes27117992
Unduplicated Athletes27017892
Baseball4444-
Basketball281315
Football111111-
Golf20119
Soccer23-23
Softball19-19
Tennis9-9
Volleyball17-17
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$55,930$36,332
Assistant Coaches-$23,668$20,400
 
Coaches
All Coaches281711
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students28%
 
By Gender
Male21%
Female34%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian43%
Black13%
Asian50%
Hispanic44%
White31%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less11%
5 Years23%
6 Years27%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related11
Liquor Related1810
On Campus
Drug Related43
Liquor Related2427
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary919
On Campus
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary1541
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