Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
4525 Downs Dr, Saint joseph, MO 64507
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(816)271-4200
Public | 6,056 students
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.
School Overview: | Missouri Western State University | |
| County | Buchanan County, MO | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 253 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 6,056 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 4,120 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,936 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 5,885 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 171 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | 4% | 6% |
| % White | 90% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $6,007 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $11,144 | $24,744 |
School Notes:
- With its roots in a five-county contiguous region of northwest Missouri, Western has proudly served the higher education needs of its constituencies since 1915. Originally founded as St. Joseph Junior College to provide a two-year liberal arts transfer program, Western was transformed into a four-year college in 1969 and became a full member of the State of Missouri system in 1977. Western received university designation effective August 28, 2005, and changed its name to Missouri Western State University.
- Missouri Western State University is a four-year, state-supported institution providing a variety of degree programs through the schools of liberal arts and professional studies. The University is authorized under Missouri statutes to offer four-year baccalaureate programs, two-year associate degrees, preprofessional transfer programs and one-year certificates. In addition, the University offers continuing education courses, seminars, conferences and workshops suited to the needs of the community and serving groups throughout the nation.
- Missouri Western State University is a learning community focused on students as individuals and as members of society. We offer 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.
- 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 their communities.
- The institution is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
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