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Midwestern State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,705
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 95%
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Midwestern State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that Midwestern State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Midwestern State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Midwestern State is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Midwestern State is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Midwestern State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,954

Cost of attendance at Midwestern State University in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,904

Cost of attendance at Midwestern State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Midwestern State University received on average $8,923 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,923
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 397 53% $4,234 $1,681,025
Other Federal Grant 738 99% $2,864 $2,113,550
State Grant/Scholarships 447 60% $3,823 $1,708,778
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 526 71% $5,253 $2,762,844
Total Grant & Scholarships 738 99% $8,923 $6,585,172

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Midwestern State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Midwestern State University students is 46.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.8%.

46.6%

  • asian 60.0% 12 students
  • African American 33.3% 37 students
  • white 53.3% 224 students
  • hispanic 40.9% 83 students
  • International Students 50.0% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 30.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Lone Star Conference
  • Basketball Lone Star Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Lone Star Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Midwestern State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Midwestern State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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