Missouri Western State University
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How strong are the academics at Missouri Western State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
23%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Missouri Western has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
77
10-19
109
20-29
93
30-39
31
40-49
8
50-99
12
100+
1

Honors Programs

Missouri Western State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Missouri Western's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Missouri Western State University:

54%
First-year retention rate
23%
4-year grad rate
39%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Missouri Western State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
20.8
33.04
45.28
57.52
69.76
82

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
  • Biochemistry 8
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 32
  • Accounting 25
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 16
  • Finance, General 8
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 7
  • Business Administration and Management, General 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Finance, General 2
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 2
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 11
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 1
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 13
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 2
  • Information Technology 0
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 20
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 13
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 5
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 7
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 4
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 82
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 6
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 3
  • Public Health, General 1
History
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 8
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 31
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 4
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 32
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 12
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 30
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 20
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 13
  • Music, General 3
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
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