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$10,306
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
Missouri Western State University is an educational institution in Saint Joseph, MO. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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20 of 20 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Missouri Western State University places on CLEP credit
Missouri Western State University publishes the credit it awards for each CLEP exam but publishes a required score for only its world-language exams.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Missouri Western's automatic, renewable Black & Gold Scholarship pays $300 to $4,000 a year based on high school GPA and ACT score.
Black & Gold Scholarship (GPA 2.50-2.69)
Automatic$300–$1,500 per year
Renewable: Remain enrolled full-time and in good academic standing
Automatic; no separate application. University policy says incoming students must be admitted by July 1.
You receive only the award for your GPA band (2.50-2.69). Amount by ACT: under 20 $300; 20-23 $850; 24-27 $1,100; above 28 (as printed) $1,500. GPA-only amount without a test score: $300. Missouri A+ students receive more.
Black & Gold Scholarship (GPA 2.70-3.09)
Automatic$800–$2,000 per year
Renewable: Remain enrolled full-time and in good academic standing
Automatic; no separate application. University policy says incoming students must be admitted by July 1.
You receive only the award for your GPA band (2.70-3.09). Amount by ACT: under 20 $800; 20-23 $1,350; 24-27 $1,600; above 28 (as printed) $2,000. GPA-only amount without a test score: $800. Missouri A+ students receive more.
Black & Gold Scholarship (GPA 3.10-3.59)
Automatic$1,300–$2,500 per year
Renewable: Remain enrolled full-time and in good academic standing
Automatic; no separate application. University policy says incoming students must be admitted by July 1.
You receive only the award for your GPA band (3.10-3.59). Amount by ACT: under 20 $1,300; 20-23 $1,850; 24-27 $2,100; above 28 (as printed) $2,500. GPA-only amount without a test score: $1,300. Missouri A+ students receive more.
Black & Gold Scholarship (GPA 3.60-3.99)
Automatic$2,300–$3,500 per year
Renewable: Remain enrolled full-time and in good academic standing
Automatic; no separate application. University policy says incoming students must be admitted by July 1.
You receive only the award for your GPA band (3.60-3.99). Amount by ACT: under 20 $2,300; 20-23 $2,850; 24-27 $3,100; above 28 (as printed) $3,500. GPA-only amount without a test score: $2,300. Missouri A+ students receive more.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,243
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$42,647
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,968
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions Missouri Western State University places on CLEP credit
Missouri Western State University publishes the credit it awards for each CLEP exam but publishes a required score for only its world-language exams.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 5 | — | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | — | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | — | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Buchanan County
Control
Public
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