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Missouri Western State University · Cost & aid

St. Joseph, MO · City · Public · Master's university · the Griffons · Website ↗

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$32,345
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$24,645
In-state
on campus
$12,764
Average net price
top quarter for affordability in Division II
$1.5M
Athletic aid, women's
$7,554 per roster spot
$1.8M
Athletic aid, men's
$6,849 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $32,345 sticker.

Family income under $30k$10,342
$30k – $48k$11,014
$48k – $75k$12,834
$75k – $110k$16,231
Over $110k$17,619

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$1,480,595
  • Per roster spot$7,554 across 196 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$1,794,529
  • Per roster spot$6,849 across 262 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$36k / $57k
  • Tuition & fees$8,970 in-state · $17,490 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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