Missouri Western State University

https://www.missouriwestern.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,740

7.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,764

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,817

57.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.7%

345 Graduates

About

Missouri Western State University is a higher education institution located in Buchanan County, MO. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Missouri Western State University were Registered Nursing (91 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (44 degrees).

In 2023, 775 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri Western State University. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (568 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (71 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri Western State University is $7,740, which is $−21,540 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri Western State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,076 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri Western State University is $7,740, which is $21,540 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,764.

In 2023, 60% of undergraduate students attending Missouri Western State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,740

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Missouri Western State University was $7,740. The cost of tuition at Missouri Western State University is $−21,540 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$12,764

2023 Value

7.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Missouri Western State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,764. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Missouri Western State University grew by 7.11%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Missouri Western State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 16.7% with respect to 2022, when 72% 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 3,817 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Missouri Western State University is 2,198 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,619. This means that 57.6% 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 68.7% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 8.23% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, 1.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.288% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Missouri Western State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.3%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.8%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Missouri Western State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,817 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri Western State University is 2,198 and the part-time enrollment is 1,619. This means that 57.6% of students enrolled at Missouri Western State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

59%

2023 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,623 enrolled students
Black or African American
409 enrolled students
Two or More Races
314 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Missouri Western State University is 68.7% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 8.23% Two or More Races, 1.86% Asian, 1.55% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.288% 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 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 249 students (6.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 227 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 (568 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (71 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Missouri Western State University is Registered Nursing (91 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (46 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (44 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (66 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

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 Police officers (146,140 people), Other managers (139,172 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (102,078 people), Secondary school teachers (58,288 people), and Registered nurses (57,200 people).

The most specialized majors at Missouri Western State University in 2023 are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (66 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees), Protective Services (49 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (45 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (66 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (23 degrees), Protective Services (49 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (45 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
91 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Missouri Western State University was Registered Nursing with 91 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

274

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

501

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 274 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Western State University, which is 0.547 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (501).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Western State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri Western State University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.11 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% 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, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Missouri Western State University is Female and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.29% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
568 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
71 degrees awarded
Black or African American
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri Western State University is white (568 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (71 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
376 degrees awarded
White Male
192 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri Western State University is white female (376 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (192 degrees).

Operations

Missouri Western State University has an endowment valued at nearly $36.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 589k (1.61%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Missouri Western State University had a total salary expenditure of 64.3M. Missouri Western State University employs 41 Professors, 40 Assistant professors and 30 Associate professors. Most academics at Missouri Western State University are Male Professor (28), Female Assistant professor (27), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri Western State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, and Service with 41 employees.

Endowment

$36.7M

2023 Endowment

5.47%

growth from 2022

Missouri Western State University has an endowment valued at about $36.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Missouri Western State University grew 5.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.8M 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

$26.9M

2023 Salaries

6.83%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Missouri Western State University paid a median of $26.9M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($64.3M) and a 6.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.63% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 15.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$9.03M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2023, Missouri Western State University paid a total of $9.03M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Missouri Western State University were Professor with 41 employees, Assistant professor with 40 employees, and Associate professor with 30 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri Western State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees, and Service with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Missouri Western State University was Male Professor with 28 employees, Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

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

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