What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 82 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management | 32 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 32 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 |
| Psychology | 30 |
| Accounting | 25 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 24 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Social Work | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 16 |
| Graphic Design | 13 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 9 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 8 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 7 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 5 |
| History | 5 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 3 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 2 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 2 |
| Public Health | 1 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
15% of men in fraternities · 6% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
St. Joseph, MO-KS
119,124 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.5 of 20
Elevation
1,001 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
17°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
21.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
39 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$860 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Benedictine College22 mi
- University of Saint Mary34 mi
- Park University40 mi
- William Jewell College40 mi
- Northwest Missouri State University41 mi
- Kansas City Art Institute50 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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