Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO · Public
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Missouri Western State University admitted 100.0% of applicants university-wide (2,470 of 2,471).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 100.0% | 2,470 | 2,471 |
| Men | 87.9% | 667 | 759 |
| Women | 86.4% | 1,193 | 1,381 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,470 admitted students, 560 enrolled (22.7% yield).
Missouri Western State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Missouri Western State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $31,731/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,520 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,211 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $31,731/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,243 |
| $30k–48k | $11,674 |
| $48k–75k | $13,965 |
| $75k–110k | $16,119 |
| Over $110k | $17,764 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Griffon Achievement Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Automatic)
- Missouri Western Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- President's Academic Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $3,000 per year (International Aid)
Missouri Western State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Missouri Western State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Missouri Western State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $42,647
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 38.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 58%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,968
- At graduation
Missouri Western State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (0%), Interdisciplinary studies (0%), Visual & performing arts (0%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 57% of class sections have under 20 students.
Missouri Western State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.