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Home > Missouri Colleges > Saint Joseph Colleges > Missouri Western State University

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
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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.
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    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 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 Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving81%43%24%2%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,556$3,008$3,099$1,156
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)6.0%4.9%6.5%
Number in Default926683
Number in Repayment1,5201,3361,269
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
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
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--5-
Biology, Biological Sciences--23-
Biotechnology----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--32-
Business Administration and Management-1642-
Finance--11-
Marketing and Marketing Management--30-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--4-
Information Science Studies--8-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education--1-
Elementary Education--58-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--4-
French Language Teacher Education----
Music Teacher Education--3-
Spanish Language Teacher Education--2-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other----
Middle School Education--3-
 
Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology--1-
Construction Engineering Technology-210-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-15-
Manufacturing Technology-3--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--15-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies--12-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature----
Spanish Language and Literature--7-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology--2-
Emergency Medical Technology----
Nursing--97-
Physical Therapist Assistant-12--
Medical Records Technology-18--
 
History
History--22-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1-4-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant, Paralegal910--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--9-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management--2-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--17-
 
Psychology
Psychology--29-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work--20-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--38-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management--24-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Police Science-9--
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies--60-
 
Social Sciences
Economics--10-
Political Science and Government--8-
Sociology--1-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies--1-
Cinematography and Film, Video Production--8-
Commercial and Advertising Art----
Graphic Design--8-
Music--9-
 
 
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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien190.4%
American Indian400.7%
Black58211%
Asian450.8%
Hispanic1292%
White4,43483%
Unknown932%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 184528%
Ages 18-191,55629%
Ages 20-211,26324%
Ages 22-2489917%
Ages 25-294418%
Ages 30-342094%
Ages 35-391904%
Ages 40-492184%
Ages 50-65952%
Age Over 65180.3%
Age Uknown10.02%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees632501131
Faculty Status1931912
Tenured Faculty1021011
Graduate Assistants3-3
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service311184127
Primarily Instruction125-125
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2626-
Other Professionals149149-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1461424
Clerical And Secretarial80764
Skilled Crafts1313-
Service and/or Maintenance4141-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,302,233$793,721$508,512
Ratio (%)100%61%39%
 
Participants
All Athletes27318885
Unduplicated Athletes27218785
Baseball3232-
Basketball301713
Football129129-
Golf16106
Soccer22-22
Softball17-17
Tennis9-9
Volleyball18-18
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$52,285$34,741
Assistant Coaches-$21,935$17,143
 
Coaches
All Coaches291613
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students31%
 
By Gender
Male26%
Female34%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian7%
Black22%
Asian43%
Hispanic20%
White33%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less13%
5 Years26%
6 Years30%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related-4
Drug Related313
Liquor Related2728
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-3
Drug Related16
Liquor Related105
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault-3
Burglary4138
Vehicle Theft-5
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary1919
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