Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO · Public · 2,219 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,243 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $11,674 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,965 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,119 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,764 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,251 |
Sticker tuition: $10,306 in-state, $20,866 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
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- Average SAT
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- Median ACT
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- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 39%
- Freshman retention
- 54%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $42,647
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,968
- International undergrads
- 34 (0.9%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing20%
Business18%
Education9%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Psychology7%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Criminal Justice4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Environmental Studies3%
Computer Science3%
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