Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,500
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,975
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,975
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,775
Net price (after aid)$12,638
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,342
$30k – $48k$11,014
$48k – $75k$12,834
$75k – $110k$16,231
$110k+$17,619
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$42,647
Median debt at graduation$19,968
Est. monthly loan payment$212
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants28%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans30%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
40%
Freshman Retention
59%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$12.6k below avg
Out-of-state value
$17.5k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$17.5k
below avg
Net price
$12.6k
below avg
Pell
28%
Median debt
$20k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$42.6k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Natural Sciences
BiologyEnvironmental Science
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentCybersecurity
Education
Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
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- Where is Missouri Western State University located?
- Missouri Western State University is located in Saint Joseph, MO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Missouri Western State University?
- Missouri Western State University is a public university based in MO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Missouri Western State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Missouri Western State University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Missouri Western State University?
- Missouri Western State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,800 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Missouri Western State University?
- Missouri Western State University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,585 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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