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Missouri Western State University is a public university located in Saint Joseph, Missouri. It was established in 1915 as a two-year institution called St. Joseph Junior College. The university enrolls more than 5,000 undergraduate students annually. Missouri Western offers various degrees and programs on the bachelors and masters levels. It is organized into several academic units, which include:
Missouri Western’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Griffons. They compete in over 7 sports as an NCAA Division II school. The university is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Missouri Western is located in a small city, in Saint Joseph, MO. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Missouri Western top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study nutrition and exercise therapy and security and law enforcement.
Missouri Western maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Missouri Western offers classes to 5,342 students (4,051 full-time equivalent).
The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Missouri Western State University is a learning community focused on students as individuals and as members of society. Western offers students at all stages of life the opportunity to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond, as they prepare to be leaders in their work and in their communities. As a leader itself, Western is committed to the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and the region that it serves."
More complete details are provided below.
Missouri Western State University
4525 Downs Dr
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
General Phone: (816) 271-4200
http://www.missouriwestern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 103 | English, speech and rhetoric, history, economics, political science, Spanish language, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 93 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 84 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Education and Teaching | 71 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, art education, English teaching, teacher education and development, middle school teaching, Spanish teaching, French language teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 60 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 35 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech, computer engineering tech |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical records tech |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Design | 9 | graphic design |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 7 | cinematography, commercial art |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information science, computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | wildlife management |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Missouri Western in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 587 | 44 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Missouri Western had a total enrollment of 5,342 students (4,051 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 92% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Missouri Western offers campus housing for 1,102 of its 4,051 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Joseph, 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 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,710 |
| Room and board | $ 6,250 |
| Room charge | $ 3,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,168 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Missouri Western participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 249000)
Missouri Western has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 46 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $77,130 | 14 | $75,071 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $63,061 | 19 | $60,558 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $56,270 | 26 | $50,187 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $43,214 | 14 | $38,929 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $62,236 | 73 | $55,499 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 113 | 69 | 182 |
| Football | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 57 | 66 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Missouri Western Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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