Missouri Western State University Profile

Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is a leading four-year, state-supported institution located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States.

Missouri Western State University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is an AQIP Participant. The Craig School of Business is accredited by the AACSB. Western's nursing program is nationally accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Accreditation and approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Other program accreditations include the American Bar Association, Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, Council on Social Work Education, National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, National Association of Schools of Music, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Ranking Profile:

- Missouri Western State University is listed in Tier 2 in the category "Regional Colleges (Midwest)" by US News 2012.

- For the fourth consecutive year, the University was named to the 2009 U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement.

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