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) |
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| Motto | Everything is Possible |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1915 |
| President | Elizabeth Kennedy |
| Provost | Joel Hyer |
| Students | 3,815 |
| Location | , , United States 39°45′29″N 94°47′08″W / 39.7581°N 94.7856°W |
| Campus | Urban, 744 acres (301.1 ha) |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Nickname | Griffons |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – The MIAA |
| Mascot | Max the Griffon |
| Website | missouriwestern.edu |
Missouri Western State University (MWSU or MoWest) is a public university in St. Joseph, Missouri. As of 2023, it enrolled 3,815 students.