Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,832
Graduate Enrollment: 756
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 94.6%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 38.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 12.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 46.1%
Black: 15.4%
Hispanic: 23.4%
Asian: 3.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 6.7%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Black: 15.4%
Hispanic: 23.4%
Asian: 3.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 6.7%
Unknown race: 0.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,142
In-State tuition: $9,954Out-of-State tuition: $11,904
Estimated books and supplies: $800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,780 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,820 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,780 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,820 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,414 (2017)
Median Family Income: $41,159 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 40.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,030 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $223 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,220 |
| $30k-48k | $9,055 |
| $48k-75k | $11,010 |
| $75k-110k | $14,116 |
| $110k+ | $16,026 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 24%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,030 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,533 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 43.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 47.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,835 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $53,919 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 47 | $25,000 | $241 | $28,155 ($2,346) | $40,013 ($3,334) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 21 | $26,000 | $253 | $26,958 ($2,247) | $43,182 ($3,599) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 19 | $62,465 ($5,205) | $84,389 ($7,032) | ||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 45 | $27,373 | $241 | $38,761 ($3,230) | $51,032 ($4,253) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $250 | $55,042 ($4,587) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 50 | $24,900 | $259 | $44,446 ($3,704) | $56,290 ($4,691) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 28 | $23,338 | $251 | $43,355 ($3,613) | $57,899 ($4,825) |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 17 | $24,000 | $183 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 39 | $28,026 | $256 | $47,212 ($3,934) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 14 | $30,500 | $323 | ||
| Master's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 15 | $56,247 ($4,687) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | $37,599 ($3,133) | |||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 31 | $324 | $54,996 ($4,583) | $57,131 ($4,761) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 26 | $31,000 | $329 | $56,431 ($4,703) | $67,147 ($5,596) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | $26,567 ($2,214) | |||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 42 | $28,000 | $285 | $23,561 ($1,963) | $47,596 ($3,966) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 21 | $22,244 | $217 | ||
| Master's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 148 | $27,375 | $229 | $38,463 ($3,205) | $44,046 ($3,671) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 10 | $34,475 ($2,873) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 21 | $350 | $33,170 ($2,764) | $41,255 ($3,438) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 47 | $25,668 | $248 | $37,827 ($3,152) | $40,615 ($3,385) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 19 | $35,135 | $317 | $37,924 ($3,160) | $41,129 ($3,427) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 13 | $28,653 ($2,388) | $38,914 ($3,243) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | $21,486 ($1,791) | $28,546 ($2,379) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 18 | $19,500 | $205 | $57,034 ($4,753) | $62,057 ($5,171) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 24 | $60,691 ($5,058) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 262 | $24,000 | $181 | $62,410 ($5,201) | $62,761 ($5,230) |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 172 | $27,000 | $216 | $68,001 ($5,667) | $77,570 ($6,464) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 43 | $359 | $120,390 ($10,033) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 15 | $40,392 ($3,366) | $47,239 ($3,937) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $73,467Full time faculty: 71%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $91,267,383 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $105,015,304 (2022)