Missouri Western State University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 2,219 students.
About This School
Missouri Western State University is a public institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri with approximately 2,219 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,251 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $38,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Missouri Western State University is a public university in St. Joseph, Missouri. As of 2023, it enrolled 3,815 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at roughly $12,600 per year after aid and a median debt of just $11,920 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but a 40% graduation rate and 59% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a real concern worth asking the school about directly. Median earnings of $38,200 a decade out are modest, so this works best for students with a clear, affordable path to a career-focused degree rather than those still figuring things out. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and disciplined, but dig into support resources and your specific program's outcomes before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,219 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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