Missouri Western State University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,200

4.35% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$11,917

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,023

58.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

41.6%

313 Graduates

About

Missouri Western State University is a higher education institution located in Buchanan County, MO. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Missouri Western State University were Registered Nursing (104 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (57 degrees), and General Health & Physical Education (50 degrees).

In 2022, 814 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri Western State University. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (634 degrees), 9.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri Western State University is $7,200, which is $−21,130 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri Western State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1076 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri Western State University is $7,200, which is $21,130 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,917.

In 2022, 72% of undergraduate students attending Missouri Western State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,200

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Missouri Western State University was $7,200. The cost of tuition at Missouri Western State University is $−21,130 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Missouri Western State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,917

2022 Value

8.96%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Missouri Western State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,917. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Missouri Western State University grew by 8.96%.

This chart compares the average net price of Missouri Western State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,200

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Missouri Western State University was of $10,200 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.69% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Missouri Western State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Missouri Western State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 1.41% with respect to 2021, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Missouri Western State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri Western State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1076 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Missouri Western State University had a total enrollment of 4,023 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Missouri Western State University is 2,351 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,672. This means that 58.4% of students enrolled at Missouri Western State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Missouri Western State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.6% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 8.33% Two or More Races, 2.11% Asian, 1.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.24% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Missouri Western State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.8%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Black or African American Male (7.23%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.9%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Black or African American Male (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Missouri Western State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,023 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri Western State University is 2,351 and the part-time enrollment is 1,672. This means that 58.4% of students enrolled at Missouri Western State University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Missouri Western State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Missouri Western State University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Missouri Western State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Missouri Western State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,758 enrolled students
Black or African American
434 enrolled students
Two or More Races
335 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Missouri Western State University is 68.6% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 8.33% Two or More Races, 2.11% Asian, 1.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.24% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 257 students (6.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 222 more women than men received degrees from Missouri Western State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Missouri Western State University is white (634 degrees awarded). There were 9.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Missouri Western State University is Registered Nursing (104 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (57 degrees) and General Health & Physical Education (50 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Missouri Western State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and History (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri Western State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (150,476 people), Other managers (148,211 people), Police officers (145,880 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (139,382 people), and Secondary school teachers (92,262 people).

The most specialized majors at Missouri Western State University in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), History (17 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees), and Protective Services (40 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri Western State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Missouri Western State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (68 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), History (17 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (57 degrees), and Protective Services (40 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Missouri Western State University are Elementary & secondary schools (364,543 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,763 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (191,291 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (176,136 people), and Legal services (123,868 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Missouri Western State University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
104 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
57 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
50 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Missouri Western State University was Registered Nursing with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Missouri Western State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

296

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

518

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 296 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Western State University, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (518).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Missouri Western State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Western State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.81 times less than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Western State University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.45 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 14% of students graduating from Missouri Western State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Missouri Western State University is Female and Two or More Races (45.8% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.07% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
634 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri Western State University is white (634 degrees awarded). There were 9.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

1.35% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
410 degrees awarded
White Male
224 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri Western State University is white female (410 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (224 degrees).

Operations

Missouri Western State University has an endowment valued at nearly $34.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 273k (0.786%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Missouri Western State University had a total salary expenditure of 68.5M. Missouri Western State University employs 48 Assistant professors, 38 Associate professors and 36 Professors. Most academics at Missouri Western State University are Female Assistant professor (30), Male Professor (27), and Female Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri Western State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 49 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees.

Endowment

$34.8M

2022 Endowment

16.1%

decline from 2021

Missouri Western State University has an endowment valued at about $34.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Missouri Western State University declined 16.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Missouri Western State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.2M

2022 Salaries

5.63%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Missouri Western State University paid a median of $25.2M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($68.5M) and a 5.63% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.3% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.73% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.65M

Instructional Salaries

143

Number of Employees

In 2022, Missouri Western State University paid a total of $9.65M to 143 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

48 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Missouri Western State University were Assistant professor with 48 employees, Associate professor with 38 employees, and Professor with 36 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri Western State University were Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Missouri Western State University was Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, Male Professor with 27 employees, and Female Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Missouri Western State University.

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