Missouri Western State University
- Public
Missouri Western State University: international tuition 20,866 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 32,155 USD. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95.
Yes: a Vietnamese international first-year student can receive the merit-based Black & Gold Global Scholarship. The pages do not confirm need-based aid, need-blind admission, or a CSS Profile/international aid-form requirement.
Getting in. Neither the school's site nor College Scorecard gives an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 32,155 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2025-2026, 26 international students got financial aid, 25,260 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/7. You apply through Application for Admission (Missouri Western online application). How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Missouri Western State University?
International tuition is 20,866 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 32,155 USD.
Does Missouri Western State University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: a Vietnamese international first-year student can receive the merit-based Black & Gold Global Scholarship. The pages do not confirm need-based aid, need-blind admission, or a CSS Profile/international aid-form requirement.
What English scores does Missouri Western State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesBlack & Gold Global is labeled Automatic; the page also says no extra application is needed and awards come with the acceptance letter.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not say whether ability to pay is considered in admission decisions for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate financial-aid form required from international students.
Scholarships at this school
Black & Gold Global ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page300 – 4,000 USD/year≈ ₫7.82M – ₫104M
This scholarship explicitly states that it is for new international undergraduate freshman students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiOfficial transcripts from each secondary school are required, with a NACES course-by-course evaluation if studied outside the US.Required
- Proof of fundsiA bank statement showing at least USD 34,536 for undergraduates is required, plus the Financial Support Form.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 820 United States schools that publish it in Duckling's data.
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DeadlinesFall 2026
- International student application deadline for Spring 2027Applicationin31days
What the school weighs in admission
- Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
- Talent / abilityNot considered
- Character / personal qualitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Credit for exams
AP credit depends on the subject and minimum score listed in the university’s table.
AP credit by subject
37 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data