by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,717 undergraduates in 2020, Missouri Western is a small, public university located in Saint Joseph, Missouri. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Missouri Western offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Missouri Western can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Missouri Western Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Missouri Western Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Missouri Western does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Missouri Western Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Missouri Western for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Missouri Western does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Missouri Western offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Missouri Western has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,717 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,039 (64.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,678 (35.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,039 | 1,678 | 4,717 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Missouri Western is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Missouri Western #1375 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Missouri Western by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Missouri Western Diversity Guide.
Missouri Western has a total of 280 student athletes, 192 men and 88 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $4,927,742 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $4,844,815 |
| Net | $82,927 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Missouri Western State University Athletics