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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.missouriwestern.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue
Missouri Western State University
Missouri Western State University (MWSC) is a public, comprehensive university located in St. Joseph, Missouri. Founded in 1915 as St. Joseph Junior College, it became Missouri Western State College in 1969 before achieving university status in 2005. The university is known for its strong emphasis on applied learning, community engagement, and career-ready education. MWSC offers over 100 academic programs across four colleges: Arts, Sciences, and Humanities; Business, Professional Studies, and Computing; Education; and Health Sciences and Wellness.
Key Facts
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QS World #150 · 2025US News #180 · 2025Times Higher Education #200 · 2025NIRF #5 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 363 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
1/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$12,733 avg starting salary
100% placement rate
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Student Life
4,887 students (100 international)
Campus: Suburban, 363 acres
Location: Missouri, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteriaSt. Joseph Center for InnovationArt GalleriesMusic Performance Hall
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 72%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 72%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.71, p25=3.71, p75=3.71 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school