Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in an urban area, in Saint Joseph.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,533 students attend the school. Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Western's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,035, and fees were $1,535. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,930 and $1,535 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students5,533 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate66% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1923 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $204/credit | |
| In State Students | $204/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $421/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $336/credit | |
| In State Students | $336/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $604/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,180 | $9,180 | $18,945 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,280 | $14,280 | $29,470 |
| BSN | 125 | $25,500 | $25,500 | $52,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,800 | $16,800 | $30,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Missouri Western State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 48% | $4,799 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $619 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $2,415 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 69% | $4,185 |
| Federal Student Loans | 52% | $5,745 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $6,488 |
$10,467
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,726 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,666 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,286 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,174 |
| Over $110,000$14,793 |
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Student Population
5,292
Undergrads
241
Graduates
3,269
Women
2,264
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
78% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
