Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO · Public · 4-year

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Admission policy and acceptance rate

Federal IPEDS data records this institution as having an open admission policy for its reporting year, meaning it reported admitting all or most applicants who met its eligibility requirements. Individual programs can set separate, selective requirements, and policies change; confirm current requirements for your applicant type and intended program with the institution's admissions office. A campus-wide acceptance rate is not shown because the IPEDS admissions component applies to institutions without an open admission policy, so any imported rate for this campus is withheld as unverified. Open admission is not an individual admission guarantee.

IPEDS admissions component scope

Sources and reporting periods

Reporting year unavailable: the displayed admission, score, cost, aid and outcome fields combine historical imports without a retained reporting year for each value. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

No current testing-policy source review is available for this campus.

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Missouri Western State University is located in Saint Joseph, MO. Missouri Western State University is a public 4-year institution in Saint Joseph, MO. The historical average net price is $13,251 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Admission policy

Open admission reported (IPEDS); program requirements may apply

See the official policy and program requirements above.

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,251

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

39.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

53.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$42,647

Student Body

2,219

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Missouri Western State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,243
$30,001 – $48,000$11,674
$48,001 – $75,000$13,965
$75,001 – $110,000$16,119
$110,000+$17,764

Top Majors at Missouri Western State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions95
Business, Management & Marketing88
Education49
Parks, Recreation & Fitness44
Biological & Biomedical Sciences43
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies31
Psychology30
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice24
Public Administration & Social Services20
Visual & Performing Arts19

Financial Aid at Missouri Western State University

About Missouri Western State University

Official website: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/

Admissions: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri Western State University

What is the acceptance rate at Missouri Western State University?

Federal IPEDS data records this institution as having an open admission policy for its reporting year, meaning it reported admitting all or most applicants who met its eligibility requirements. Individual programs can set separate, selective requirements, and policies change; confirm current requirements for your applicant type and intended program with the institution's admissions office. A campus-wide acceptance rate is not shown because the IPEDS admissions component applies to institutions without an open admission policy, so any imported rate for this campus is withheld as unverified. Open admission is not an individual admission guarantee.

How hard is it to get into Missouri Western State University?

Federal IPEDS data records this institution as having an open admission policy for its reporting year, meaning it reported admitting all or most applicants who met its eligibility requirements. Individual programs can set separate, selective requirements, and policies change; confirm current requirements for your applicant type and intended program with the institution's admissions office. A campus-wide acceptance rate is not shown because the IPEDS admissions component applies to institutions without an open admission policy, so any imported rate for this campus is withheld as unverified. Open admission is not an individual admission guarantee.

How much does it cost to attend Missouri Western State University?

The stored historical average net price at Missouri Western State University is $13,251 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,500 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Missouri Western State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Missouri Western State University is 39%. its stored first-year retention rate is 54%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $42,647. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Missouri Western State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Missouri Western State University?

Missouri Western State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid April 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Missouri Western State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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