About Western

Missouri Western is a learning community focused on students as individuals and as members of society. Western offers students at all stages of life the opportunity to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond, especially through applied learning, as they prepare to be leaders in their work and in their communities. As a leader itself, Western is committed to the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and the region that it serves through applied research and professional and voluntary service.

Dr. James Scanlon photo Welcome to Missouri Western State University! Continuing a tradition of academic excellence, Western is a learning community focused on students as individuals and as members of society. We are committed to the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and the region that we serve. We value service, quality, enthusiasm, freedom, respect, and courage.

Western offers students at all stages of life the opportunity to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond, as they prepare to be leaders in their work and their communities. Qualified faculty and dedicated staff help students meet their personal and academic goals.

Discover the Western Advantage. Celebrate with us the many examples of our student, faculty/staff, and program successes found in Western’s Points of Pride.

Dr. James Scanlon
President, Missouri Western State University


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FACTS AND STATS

Location: St. Joseph, MO

St. Joseph Population: 75,000

Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,200
Campus Size: 744 acres

Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1

Faculty with Highest Degree: 80%
Average Class Size: 25

Majors: 94
Minors: 41
No. of Academic Departments: 18
No. of Residential Halls: 5
No. of Student Orgs.: Over 100
Athletics: NCAA Division II
Mascot: Max the Griffon
School Colors: Black & Gold
Year Founded: 1915