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.

45:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
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 45:1. 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
89
10-19
146
20-29
121
30-39
28
40-49
15
50-99
9

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:

63%
First-year retention rate
23%
4-year grad rate
42%
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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
19
33.4
47.8
62.2
76.6
91

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29
  • Biochemistry 9
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 39
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 29
  • Accounting 14
  • Finance, General 10
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 8
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 10
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 3
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 15
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 19
  • Information Technology 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 24
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 14
  • Music Teacher Education 7
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 5
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
  • French Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 13
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 6
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 91
  • Public Health, General 9
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 8
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
History
  • History, General 11
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 38
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 44
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 23
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 31
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 17
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 27
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 24
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 12
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 9
  • Music, General 6
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0

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