History
Missouri Western State University was founded in 1915 as a two-year institution called St. Joseph Junior College and held courses in the original location of Central High School at 13th and Patee.
Education
We are a four-year, state-supported institution providing a variety of degree programs and offering professional master’s degrees, four-year baccalaureate degrees, two-year associate degrees, pre-professional transfer programs and one-year certificates. In addition, the University offers seminars, conferences and workshops suited to the needs of the community.
Career
Students come from throughout the United States and more than 30 countries. And our alumni live and work around the world. From its humble beginnings in 1915, Missouri Western continues to deepen its impact on the community, region, nation and world.
Student services
At Missouri Western, we value international students and recognize you are an important and integral part of the University. International Student Services is here to help and support you as you become part of our campus community.
Housing services
Residential Life offers you more than just a place to study and sleep. This is your campus home, designed to help you grow in all aspects of your life. Our goal is to be a living and learning community where you make lifelong friends, discover new interests and find your place.
Library services
- Audio Books
- Books
- Course Reserves
- Dry Erase Markers
- DVD's
- Extension Cords
- Laptops
ICT services
Information Technology Services provides support for campus-wide computer and network usage. Services include PC support, Email support, Banner records system support, shared file storage, networking, network security, hardware/software acquisitions, and Internet access.
Campus life
It has a City setting, and the campus size is 723 acres.
Sports facilities
- Baker Family Fitness Center
- Arena & Gymnasium (MO Looney Fieldhouse)
- Swimming Pool (MO Looney Fieldhouse)
- Racquetball Courts (MO Looney Fieldhouse)
- Trap Range (West Campus)
- Equipment Check Out & Rental Program
Student clubs
Participating in clubs and organizations on campus is an integral part of the higher education experience. In fact, studies show that students involved in some form of extracurricular activities are more likely to succeed than other students.
Accreditation
Missouri Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of the six regional accrediting associations in the United States. HLC accredits institutions of higher education in 19 states and has approximately 1,000 member institutions.
Missouri Western State University Overview
Missouri Western State University Campus Locations
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United States Country
Saint Joseph City
Missouri Western State University Student Reviews & Awards
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The university of my choice
The university is well equiped with academic tools, well organized lectures, booming overall performance according to research index. There is need of lecturers to foster the studies. The study experience bis owe some due to valid quality education
WMSU has been THE experience
What I mean with THE experience is that I learned a lot of things here. I learned to be humbled down to nothing and with that, I learned to see the weaknesses in my strengths and the strengths in my weaknesses. I've learned a lot about resilience and finding grace amidst adversity. The university focuses on students' diligence. I am currently studying BS Civil Engineering here and the professors here have been doing nothing but making us solve and study for at least 4 hours each day because I've learned that knowledge and theories would only take you so far. It takes discipline and experience to get you where you want.
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