Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University
Former names
St. Joseph Junior College (1915–1965)
Missouri Western Junior College (1965–1969)
Missouri Western College (1969–1973)
Missouri Western State College (1973–2005)
MottoEverything is Possible
TypePublic university
Established1915 (1915)
PresidentElizabeth Kennedy
ProvostJoel Hyer
Students3,815 [1]
Location
St. Joseph
,
Missouri
,
United States

39°45′29″N 94°47′08″W / 39.7581°N 94.7856°W / 39.7581; -94.7856
CampusUrban, 744 acres (301.1 ha)
ColorsBlack and gold[2]
   
NicknameGriffons
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – The MIAA
MascotMax the Griffon
Websitewww.missouriwestern.edu

Missouri Western State University is a public university in St. Joseph, Missouri. As of 2023, it enrolled 3,815 students.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Enrollment Report for Missouri Public and Comprehensive Independent Institutions". Missouri Department of Higher Education. December 1, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Brand Guide | Our Brand | MWSU". Retrieved May 1, 2020.