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Missouri Western State University: Overview, Rankings, Fees & Courses

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  • Estd. 1915
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About Missouri Western State University

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Year of establishment
1915
Also known as
MWSU
University website
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Student website
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Campus size
723 acres
No. of campus
1
Scholarships granted
3029
Scholarship amount granted
USD 27 million
Accepted exams
Total faculty
143
Faculty/Student ratio
17
UG/PG course ratio
0.3
Total criminal offences
80
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

84%

Black

10%

Asian

2%

American

1%

Hispanic

1%

UG Student residence

In state

82%

Out of state

17%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

89%

25 and over

10%

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Overall Graduation Rate

0.41
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UG Enrollment

3841
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PG Enrollment

182
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Q:   Is Missouri Western State University hard to get into?

A: 

According to the US News and World Report, Missouri Western State University has an acceptance rate of 100% which does not make it selective for admissions of international students. However, some of the general requirements to be accepted for admission are given as follows:

Q:   Does Missouri Western University accept Indian students?

A: 

Missouri Western State University has accepted more than 100 international students coming from 35 states and over 40 countries in the world. Some of the enrollment data of the university are given in the table below:

Category/Student Type Data
Undergraduate 5,321
Graduate 241

59% of the undergraduate students at the university are female, and 41% are male.

Q:   What is Missouri Western State University famous for?

A: 

Missouri Western State University is a public university founded in 1915 located in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA. Some of the points that the university is famous for are given as follows:

  • The main campus of the university has a campus size of more than 700 acres on land and also includes a Missouri Creative Community. The university was first founded as the St. Joseph Junior College in 1915. 
  • Missouri Western State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission that has also accredited many institutions of higher education in the world. 
  • Around 100% of the university graduates have engaged themselves in atleast one of the applied learning experiences that are offered at the university. 

Missouri Western State University Scholarships 2024

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Q:   What is the Global Griffon Guarantee Scholarship at Missouri Western State University?

A: 

The Global Griffon Guarantee Scholarship is a merit based scholarship offered to international undergraduate students at Missouri Western State University. It has a scholarship value starting from USD 500 and can go upto USD 4,000 that can be automatically renewed every year based on the student's academic record and GPA. 

Students are not required to apply for the scholarship separately and will be automatically considered after they submit their admission application. Most of the scholarship awards are given to the students along with their acceptance letter. 

Missouri Western State University Admission Dates 2024

  • Application fees :No Fees
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Fall1ˢᵗ Jul 2025
Spring1ˢᵗ Nov 2024
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Q:   What are the admission deadlines at Missouri Western State University?

A: 

Missouri Western State University accepts applications during the Fall, Summer and Spring intakes. Some of the application deadlines for international students are given as follows:

The graduate admission deadlines at the university are given as follows:

IntakeDeadline/Date
Spring Oct 15, 2024

Missouri Western State University Tuition Fees, Duration & Eligibility 2024

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course)
INR 17 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above, PTE: 44 & Above
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Q:   What is the tuition fees at Missouri Western State University?

A: 

The first year tuition fees for international students at Missouri Western State University are given in the table below:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS (1 course)
INR 12 L
MASc (1 course)
INR 9 L

Q:   What are the English Language requirements at Missouri Western State University?

A: 

Missouri Western State University accepts a range of english language exams in order to be considered for admission at the university. The english language scores required for international applicants are given in the table below:

ExamScore Required for UGScore Required for PG
TOEFL IBTMinimum 72Minimum 79
IELTSOverall 5.5Overall 6.0
PTE4453

Missouri Western State University Placements

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Q:   Does Missouri Western State University offer career services?

A: 

The Career Development Center at Missouri Western State University helps the students in developing and achieving their career and employment goals by providing student-centered experiences. Some of the career resources offered at the university are given as follows:

  • Student Employment 
  • Employment through Handshake platform 
  • Resume and Cover Letters updation 
  • Career and Major Exploration 
  • Interviewing 
  • Career Fairs and Events 







Missouri Western State University Rankings 2024

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Q:   What are the rankings of Missouri Western State University?

A: 

Missouri Western State University has been ranked by various ranking bodies throughout the years. Some of the US News and World Report Rankings of the university are given as follows:

  • Ranked #140 in Regional Universities Midwest 
  • Ranked #50 in Top Public Schools 
  • #98 in Top Performers on Social Mobility 

The Times higher Education has also ranked the university at #800 in the National Rankings Category. 

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Missouri Western State University Studying in USA

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Education in USA
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963+
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20 hours per week
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Washington D.C.
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334.23M (2023)
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2%
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Chicago-60
Los Angeles1020
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Q:   What are some of the popular job roles in USA?

A: 

A few of the top job roles along with their average salaries for international students in the USA are given in the table below:

Top Paying Job Roles in USA

Average Starting Salaries

Lawyer

USD 126,930

Finance Manager

USD 120,644

Product Manager

USD 117,713

Management Consultant

USD 110,980

Data Scientist

USD 107,801

Q:   What are some of the important highlights for studying in USA?

A: 

USA has been one of the top choices for education of international students. Some of the highlights to note while studying in USA are given as follows:

Category

Data

Universities in USA

More than 3,000

Average Living Expense

INR 10.5 Lakhs (per annum)

Popular Courses in USA

MS/MBA/ BTech/MIM 

Part-time Work Allowance

20 hours/week

Work permit in USA post-study

12 months

USA Study Visa cost

INR 15,430

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4525 Downs Dr, St Joseph, MO 64507, United States

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4525 Downs Dr, St Joseph, MO 64507, United States
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