Tuition for July 10th, 2023 Full-Time Academy (Class #61) will be $330 per credit hour for the Summer 2023 term (6 credit hours), and $330 per credit hour for the Fall 2023 term (12 credit hours), and a one-time equipment fee of $180; a total of $6,120 for in-state tuition and Griffon Rate.
For out-of-state tuition, it will be $360 per credit hour for the Summer 2023 term (6 credit hours), and $360 per credit hour for the Fall 2023 term (12 credit hours), and a one-time equipment fee of $180; a total of $6,660 for out-of-state tuition.

Tuition for August 28th, 2023 Part-Time Academy (Class #62) will be $330 per credit hour for the Fall 2023 term (6 credit hours), the Spring 2024 term (6 credit hours), the Summer 2024 term (6 credit hours), and a one-time equipment fee of $180; a total of $6,120 for in-state tuition and Griffon Rate.
For out-of-state tuition, it will be $360 per credit hour for the Fall 2023 term (6 credit hours), the Spring 2024 term (6 credit hours), the Summer 2024 term (6 credit hours), and a one-time equipment fee of $180; a total of $6,660 for out-of-state tuition.

Tuition for the January 2024 Full-Time Academy (Class #63) will be $330 per credit hour for the Spring 2024 term (12 credit hours), the Summer 2024 term (6 credit hours), and a one-time equipment fee of $180; a total of $6,120 for in-state tuition and Griffon Rate.
For out-of-state tuition, it will be $360 per credit hour for the Spring 2024 term (12 credit hours), the Summer 2024 term (6 credit hours), and a one-time equipment fee of $180; a total of $6,660 for out-of-state tuition.

The applicant is responsible for the fingerprinting fee, and if accepted, the MWSU parking permit.

Sponsoring law enforcement agencies are encouraged to contact the Academy Command Staff at academy@missouriwestern.edu for written confirmation of tuition and fees for local procurement purposes.

Note: These are the 2023-2024 rates. Tuition and fees for the Law Enforcement Academy are set at a fixed rate at the beginning of the class. Rate changes go into effect with the first start date after the approved change.

Provided by the University:

  • Missouri Criminal Code Handbook
  • The Law Officer’s Pocket Manual
  • Class Materials
  • Two Physical Training Shirts
  • Two Uniform Shirts
  • Uniform Tie
  • Uniform Nametag
  • University ID
  • University email
  • Ammunition
  • Safety glasses
  • Ear plugs
  • Flashlight
  • Access to all university facilities, including the Baker Fitness Center.

Items that Recruits will need to provide:

  • Black Boots or Shoes that can be polished
  • Black Athletic Shorts and/or Pants
  • Quality Running/Crossfit style Athletic Shoes
  • Black Socks
  • Black Leather or Nylon Trouser Belt
  • Black Tactical Pant with Velcro Closure Pockets
  • Notebook for classwork (laptop is acceptable)
  • Writing utensils