Missouri Western State University
Common Data Set 2025-26
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Acceptance Rate
99.8%
Applications
2,065
Admitted
2,061
Enrolled
502
ACT Composite
16-23
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedNo Early Action reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants2,065reported count
Admits2,061100%
Class seats50224% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 2,065 | 2,061 | 100% | 502 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 24%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$42,647
10 yrs after enrollment
39%
6-year completion
$13,251
sticker minus grants
$19,968
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Nicole
Last Name:Perkins
Title:Director of Institutional Research
Address Line 1:4525 Downs Drive
Zipcode64,507
Country:United States
Phone:816-271-4276
Email Address:nnewell@missouriwestern.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.missouriwestern.edu/ir/common-data-set/
City:Saint Joseph
StateMO
Name of College/University:Missouri Western State University
Street Address Line 1:4525 Downs Drive
CitySaint Joseph
StateMO
Zip64,507
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)816
Main Phone Number:271-4200
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):816
Admissions Phone Number:271-4266
Admissions Email Address:admission@missouriwestern.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateYes
DiplomaNot Selected
AssociateYes
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?Yes
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month8
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day1
ACTYes
APYes
CLEPYes
Institutional ExamYes
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,598
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,596
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled409
Total first-time, first-year who applied467
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted465
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled93
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
High school completion requirementGED
Total academic units18
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language0
Social studies3
History0
Academic electives3
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)0
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?Recommended
Open admission policy as described above for most students, but--Open admission for most students
Explain:Yes
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: 30-364.3
ACT Composite: 24-2917.6
ACT Composite: 18-2340.8
ACT Composite: 12-1734.8
ACT Composite: 6-112.6
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT English: 30-364.7
ACT English: 24-2913.7
ACT English: 18-2339.5
ACT English: 12-1730
ACT English: 6-1111.2
ACT English: Below 60.9
ACT Math: 30-361.7
ACT Math: 24-2915.5
ACT Math: 18-2332.2
ACT Math: 12-1749.8
ACT Math: 6-110.9
ACT Math: Below 60
ACT Reading: 30-3611.2
ACT Reading: 24-2925.3
ACT Reading: 18-2335.6
ACT Reading: 12-1722.3
ACT Reading: 6-115.2
ACT Reading: Below 60.4
ACT Science: 30-363.9
ACT Science: 24-2919.7
ACT Science: 18-2345.9
ACT Science: 12-1724.9
ACT Science: 6-115.6
ACT Science: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class8.0
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class27.3
Percent in top half of high school graduating class58.5
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class41.5
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class13.7
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:67.1
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.014.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9913.7
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7412.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.498.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9921.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.4912.8
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.998.5
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.2
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.13
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:93.4
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Does your institution have an application closing date?No
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:Considered
Date: Month8
Date: Day1
No set DateYes
Refundable if student does not enroll?Full refund
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallYes
SpringYes
SummerYes
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRecommended for Some
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresRecommended for Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Fall Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Spring Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Summer Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Yes
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:D
Number1
Unit TypeS
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:20
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:S
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:S
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.missouriwestern.edu/military/
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programYes
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesYes
Cross-registrationYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentNot Selected
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Liberal arts/career combinationYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Undergraduate ResearchYes
Arts/fine artsYes
English (including composition)Yes
HumanitiesYes
MathematicsYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)18%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing41%
Percent who live off campus or commute59%
Percent of students age 25 and older5%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)18%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing23%
Percent who live off campus or commute77%
Percent of students age 25 and older17%
Average age of full-time students19.0
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19.2
Average age of full-time students21.6
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22.5
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Marching bandYes
Music ensemblesYes
OperaYes
Pep bandYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Student-run film societyYes
Television stationYes
YearbookYes
Air Force ROTC is offered:On campus
Coed residence hallsYes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Special housing for international studentsYes
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.missouriwestern.edu/netprice/
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.Yes
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance will be available:5/11/2026
Minimum12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
In-district:$298
In-state (out-of-district):$298
Out-of-state:$627
NONRESIDENTS:$627
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2023
Federal methodology (FM)Yes
Federal$6,234,190
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$2,014,124
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$3,028,439
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$679,132
Total Scholarships/Grants$11,955,885
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$3,037,766
Federal Work-Study$323,877
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$3,361,643
Parent Loans$504,725
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,853,078
Athletic Awards$1,085,433
Federal$226,840
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$185,321
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,113,750
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$566,025
Total Scholarships/Grants$3,091,937
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$3,037,800
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$3,037,800
Parent Loans$475,950
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,667,027
Athletic Awards$1,844,971
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.292
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:26
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$25,260
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$606,234
Other (specify):Yes
Specify:Scholarship Application
FAFSAYes
Other (specify):Yes
Specify:Scholarship Application
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:Yes
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month4
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)Yes
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:Yes
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
AcademicsYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
ROTCYes
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaYes
State/district residencyYes
AcademicsYes
State/district residencyYes
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:N/A
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio17
based on ____ students2,598
and ____ faculty154