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Missouri Western State University – Tuition, Admissions & Stats | University Rates

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, Missouri · ★ — / 5 Overall

Missouri Western State University

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Public · 4-year · Master's

Missouri Western State University is a public university located in St. Joseph, Missouri. In 2023, it enrolled 3,815 students.

Ranking: #467 Master's Universities▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #467 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #1160 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64507

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GPA

3.13

Total students

3,817▼

Total: 3,817

Undergrad: 3,604

Undergrad full-time: 2,132

Graduate: 213

Part-time: 1,619

Graduation rate

40%

Student–faculty

14:1

Tuition

$9,800▼

In-state

Tuition: $9,800

Total cost on campus: $24,645

Out-of-state

Tuition: $17,500

Total cost on campus: $32,345

Room & board: $10,975

Books & supplies: $1,000

Receive aid: 98%

Avg grant aid: $8,500

Pell grant recipients: 48%

Affordability score

5.6/10

Weather

56°F

Cost of living

Cost of living breakdown▼

Rent: $519 / mo

Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.

Coffee: $4.75

State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.

Gas: $4.17 / gal

State average price. AAA.

Average meal: $8.12

Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.

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