Missouri Western State University (MoWest) is a public comprehensive university in St. Joseph, Missouri, founded in 1915 as St. Joseph Junior College. It offers 75+ undergraduate programs and select master's degrees emphasizing applied learning across nursing, business, education, sciences, and humanities on a 723-acre suburban campus. Highlights include 100% acceptance, 14:1 student-faculty ratio, NCAA Division II Griffons athletics, hands-on opportunities, and strong community ties.

State

Missouri

Student Population

3,604

Acceptance Rate

90%

GPA Range

2.8-3.2

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Nursing, business, liberal arts, education, criminal justice

"MoWest's Griffon pride fosters welcoming community on our spacious St. Joseph campus. Off-campus, KC Royals games and Pony Express trails excite; students love small classes, prof mentorship, D2 sports, 75+ clubs, career prep labs, affordable tuition, and family vibe that launches success."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$9,800 (in-state), $17,500 (out-of-state)

Conference

Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Missouri Western men’s golf typically posts team totals around 296 per 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Griffons are competitive in the Midwest, regularly finishing in the upper half of fields and showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency.

Women's Team Notes

Missouri Western women’s golf generally scores in the high‑70s per round, with players often carding in the 70s and 80s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team contends in multi‑round region‑level events, highlighted by steady counting‑round performances and a tendency to finish in the top half of the field.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Matt Thrasher

Women's Coach

Matt Thrasher

Men's Email

mthrasher1@missouriwestern.edu

Women's Email

mthrasher1@missouriwestern.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Matt Thrasher heads Missouri Western men's golf, hosting Holiday Inn Express Invitational at St. Joseph Country Club while competing in MIAA events. Only the second coach to lead both programs, he guides Griffons through Central Region DII schedules targeting NCAA qualification from St. Joseph base with extensive assistant support.

Women's Coach Bio

Matt Thrasher directs Missouri Western women's golf alongside men's program, achieving 8th place at 2023 NCAA Central Regional, the first since 2019. His dual-role leadership emphasizes MIAA contention and postseason bids through Midwest invitationals, backed by Nurski, Buffington, Mikesch, and Habermehl.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"MoWest's Griffon pride fosters welcoming community on our spacious St. Joseph campus. Off-campus, KC Royals games and Pony Express trails excite; students love small classes, prof mentorship, D2 sports, 75+ clubs, career prep labs, affordable tuition, and family vibe that launches success."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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