• Missouri Western State University has a proud tradition of providing a high quality, affordable education to military students in the state of Missouri and beyond. We are a four-year, state-supported institution providing a variety of degree programs and professional master’s degrees, four-year baccalaureate degrees, two-year associate degrees, pre-professional transfer programs and one-year certificates. In addition, the University offers seminars, conferences and workshops suited to the needs of the students and community alike.