About Missouri Western State University

Founded in 1969, Missouri Western State University. is a Public college. Located in Missouri, which is a city setting in Missouri, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,120 full time undergraduate students, and 243 full time graduate students.

The Missouri Western State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 211 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Missouri Western State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at MWSU are considered , with ,19% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

59% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 27% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Missouri Western State University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
19%
“Sometimes, but not often”
69%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
31%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
31%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
44%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
19%
“Sometimes, but not often”
69%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
25%
“We bought the gear”
50%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
31%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
31%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
44%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    54 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    44 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    57 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    57 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    57 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    57 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    57 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    57 Students rated academics 4 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

Missouri Western State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Missouri Western State University?

20 Students rated Missouri Western State University

Jayla - 11/18/2023

Overall experience is enjoyable and peaceful with many fun and cheerful campus events going on through the weeks to helpful staff and professor who are there to make your experience fun, educational and enjoyable so as to prepare you for the rest of the world.

Mariah - 01/12/2020

It is a good school for what the area has to offer! The environment is good, but there are a few minor things they could fix to make it better. I live off campus, so the campus food isn't a huge deal for me. Though the few times I have ate on campus, it hasn't been the best. The town isn't the best place to live off campus, unless you're living at home. Rental houses and apartments are not in most college students budget.

Karena - 11/15/2019

It's a good campus and no one is a major asshole. There are a ton of official clubs to join, but there are a lot of D N D groups or Pokemon Go games you can join. The RA's of the buildings always have activities for residents and anyone who wants to come.

Quinlin - 05/27/2019

The university is a great place to study. The professors are accessible and helpful. The staff in financial aid and admissions is also very helpful. They make you feel like an personalized individual. The campus is beautiful and feels like a college setting.

Missouri Western State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Missouri Western State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Missouri Western State University is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Apply for scholarships now! You'll need them later as to avoid the massive debt you're forced to take on otherwise.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    They are fun-loving, learning based students.

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  4. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I don't brag about my school to my friends.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Mssouri Western State University is perfect for the personable education.

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doesn't want to learn or have fun!

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    great professors and classes, very easy to get your degree.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Missouri Western is the teachers. I am in my second semester at Missouri Western and I have loved every proffesor I have had. They make going to class very enjoyable. They are also very knowledgable about their fields, I have learned a lot from them.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think the layout of the buildings in respect to eachother is a bit random. They seem to just be randomly built.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The type of person who should attend this school whould be the student that is lookng to make an investment in their future and become the best they can possibly be.

    Read all 8 answers

  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Not knowing how to access all the information that I need off of the internet.

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I would have known more about what there is to do in town. On the weekends when my homwork is finished, it gets pretty boring.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It has great accomodations for both residents and commuters. It also has a broad range of programs that propel students to success instead of just one or two specialties. It is big enough that you don't feel stuck, but small enough that it isn't a chore to walk to class.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

5,120

Total Undergrad Enrollment

243

Total Grad Students

11%

Out-Of-State

87%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

77

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

21%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
81%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending Missouri Western State University receive some sort of financial aid. 53% were awarded federal grants. While 54% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$12,255

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$8,700

Room and Board

21,755

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,241
$30 - $48K
$8,235
$48 - $75K
$11,127
$75 - $110K
$12,946
$110K & UP
$14,057

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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