Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University is a public four-year institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, within a small city campus setting. The university enrolls 4,550 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 40% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a range of associate degrees and certificates in technical and health-related fields. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Physical Therapy Assistant, Nursing Administration, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician at both the certificate and associate degree levels.

Located in Saint Joseph in northwestern Missouri, Missouri Western State University serves a regional student population with a mix of applied technical and professional degree programs. Its engineering technology, healthcare, and digital media offerings reflect the university's focus on career-oriented education tied to regional workforce needs.