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Midwest University

Overview of Midwest University

The campus of Midwest University is in Wentzville, MO, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Interdenominational nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Midwest University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Midwest University is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

Midwest University Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Midwest University is challenging; it only admitted 40% of those who applied in 2007.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 376 students enrolled (294 full-time equivalent). Midwest University has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at Midwest University. The school offers students meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Midwest University

Midwest University
851 Parr Rd
Wentzville, MO 63385
General Phone: (636) 327-4645
http://www.midwest.edu

Midwest University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion And Philosophy48theology, ministry, theology and religious vocations, pre-ministerial studies

Number of programs and degrees for Midwest University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree171
Doctor's degree141
Master's degree111
Bachelor's degree51
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years11

Student Body

In 2007, Midwest University had a total enrollment of 376 students (294 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men62%
Women38%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate16%
Graduate60%
First Professional24%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White1%
Asian68%
(Foreign Students)31%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-211%
22-242%
25-296%
30-3412%
35-3918%
40-4933%
50-6423%
65+6%

Midwest University Room and Board (2007)

Midwest University offers campus housing for 28 of its 294 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Wentzville, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.

Midwest University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total20840%8100%
Men10550%5100%
Women10330%3100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Midwest University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,180
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,180
Room and board$ 6,720
Books and supplies$ 260
Other expenses$ 5,076

Financial Aid:
Midwest University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3528300)

Midwest University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track133

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$22,0050*
Associate professoracademic year3$19,0350*
Assistant professoracademic year3$17,9552*
Instructoracademic year2*1*
All faculty totalacademic year13$19,3473$17,055

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Midwest University Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies

Midwest University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Midwest University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Midwest University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Midwest University % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Midwest University % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Midwest University Minority % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Midwest University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Midwest University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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