Missouri Western State University

Department of Nursing

Missouri Western State University is a Public institution with a campus in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Missouri Board of Nursing. The Saint Joseph, Missouri campus for Missouri Western State University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 4,023. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,090, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $16,100 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Visit the Missouri Western State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Missouri periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Missouri Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Missouri will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:4,023
Student-to-faculty ratio:17-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$9,090
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$16,100
Room and board:$10,200
Percent on financial aid:100%
Campus housing:yes
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 38%
Female 62%
Full-Time 58%
Part-Time 42%
Undergraduate 96%
Graduate 4%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Missouri Western State University. You can also see the Missouri Western State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Missouri Western State University in Saint Joseph, Missouri

  • Address: 4525 Downs Drive, Saint Joseph, Missouri 64507
  • Phone Number: 816-271-4200

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Last updated: May 26, 2024

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