Midwestern State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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Midwestern State University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,785 students enrolled. This school was established in 1922 and is the only institution located in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Academic Offerings

At Midwestern State University you can earn your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
55
Midwestern State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 55 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, General Studies, Radiology Technology, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Midwestern State University student retention rate is relatively low at 63% (below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Midwestern State University is low: 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Midwestern State University is decent, 16:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, around $7,900 a year. The additional fees at Midwestern State University beyond tuition are approximately $3,900; which comes to $11,800 per year.

Read the details about Midwestern State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
92%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 5,507 applications were submitted and 5,090 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Midwestern State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
Medium
Midwestern State University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Midwestern State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Midwestern State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,800 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, around $6,200 a year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Midwestern State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Midwestern State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Midwestern State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Midwestern State University
3410 Taft Blvd
Wichita Falls, Texas
76308-2099, USA
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