Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

—Acceptance rate

$13,251Average net price / year

39%Graduation rate

$42,647Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$19,968Median debt at graduation

2,219Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees: $10,306
Out-of-state tuition: $20,866
Total cost of attendance: $21,595
Room & board: $12,311
Books & supplies: $1,200
Average net price: $13,251

Net price by family income

$0–30k: $11,243
$30–48k: $11,674
$48–75k: $13,965
$75–110k: $16,119
$110k+: $17,764

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Admissions

Acceptance rate: —

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 39%
First-year retention: 54%
Median earnings (6 yrs): $37,499
Median earnings (10 yrs): $42,647
Median debt (graduates): $19,968
3-year loan default rate: 0.0%
Students with Pell grants: 28%
Students with federal loans: 28%

Programs: what graduates earn

25 of 76 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

Program	Graduates	Earnings	Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	15	$36,350	—

Bachelor's degree

Program	Graduates	Earnings	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	91	$70,938	$22,500
Computer and Information Sciences, General	1	$55,955	$18,350
Finance and Financial Management Services	13	$47,265	$19,381
Accounting and Related Services	14	$47,202	$20,500
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	13	$47,141	—
Marketing	36	$43,070	$18,143
Business Administration, Management and Operations	54	$41,902	$22,810
Biology, General	29	$40,936	$24,935
Criminal Justice and Corrections	38	$39,808	$19,947
Design and Applied Arts	12	$37,200	—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	31	$36,557	$17,875
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	44	$34,729	$21,102
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	38	$33,695	$19,493
Social Work	24	$33,532	$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	12	$33,183	$20,371
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management	23	$32,199	—
Psychology, General	27	$30,079	$25,753
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	0	$26,929	—
History	11	$40,716	—
Health and Medical Administrative Services	8	$46,120	—
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management	17	$28,837	—
Communication and Media Studies	10	$55,059	—

Master's degree

Program	Graduates	Earnings	Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations	28	$57,213	$21,606
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	0	$37,374	—

Students

Undergraduates: 2,219
Graduate students: 283
Part-time: 11%
Women / men: 59% / 41%
White: 66%
Hispanic: 1%
Black: 14%
Asian: 2%
International: 1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio: 15:1
Avg faculty salary: $71,118 / year
Full-time faculty: 62%
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission
Website: www.missouriwestern.edu
Also known as: Western|MWSU|MWSC|Missouri Western State College

Frequently asked questions

How much does Missouri Western State University cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,251 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $10,306 and the full cost of attendance is $21,595.

How much do Missouri Western State University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $42,647 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

39% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.