Student Population Overview
Missouri Western State University educates a diverse community of 4,023 students, with 3,841 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 182 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
4,023
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Missouri Western State University has a predominantly full-time student body with 58% of students being full-time and 42% being part-time, totaling 4,023 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
58% Full-Time
42% Part-Time
2,351
Full-Time Students
1,672
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
95% Undergraduate
5% Graduate
3,841
Undergraduate
182
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Missouri Western State University, the majority of students fall in the Under 18 age range with 1,025 students, but also includes 989 students in the 18-19 range, 880 students in the 20-21 range, 560 students in the 22-24 range, 387 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 108 students in the 25+ age group, with 2 in the 20-21 category, 72 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Missouri Western State University has more women than men with 2,371 female students and 1,470 male students enrolled.
Men
1,470
37%
Women
2,371
59%
Geographic Origin
Missouri Western State University has 87% (492 students) from in-state Missouri, 12% (67 students) from out-of-state, and 1% (4 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
563
New students this year
Campus Location
Saint Joseph, Missouri
City: Small