Become a Griffon!

Missouri Western State University is a medium-sized, public university located in St. Joseph, Missouri with a state-wide mission of applied learning. Applied Learning includes internships, practica, student-faculty research, and study away programs. In fact, over 90% of our graduates have an applied learning experience to enhance their resume in addition to a high quality degree in one of nearly 100 majors offered.

How will you discover GOLD at Western?

• Quality Education - which is evident through our 97% career placement rate and medical school, law school and graduate school admission rates well above the national average.

• Personal Interaction - You will become part of the "Western Family" which is a highly interactive, personal culture where students, faculty and staff engage each other.

• Value - You will receive a high quality education at the 4th lowest tuition rate in the state out of all of the four-year, public colleges.

• Growth - Western has had four straight years of record enrollment, is in the middle of a $33 million renovation to its science and mathematics facilities and is the summer home of the Kansas City Chiefs!

The first place to look for more information about Western is our Viewbook. This publication offers an overview of what the University has to offer.   To view our interactive viewbook, click on the book now -->