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Midwestern State University

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Wichita Falls, Texas 76308-2099

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Midwestern State University is a public institution in Wichita Falls with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A mid-sized campus of 4K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

41% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,747 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,882.

Established
1922
Motto
Per Scientam ad Excellentiam
Mascot
Maverick T. Mustang
Type
Public liberal arts university
Conference
Lone Star Conference (LSC)
Division
Division II

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87%Acceptance
SAT Avg
4,043Students
16:1Student:Faculty
41%Grad Rate
$55,747Earnings 10yr
$11,882Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Midwestern State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,310
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,260
Room & Board$10,240
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$22,411
Average Net Price$11,882
Median Debt at Graduation$21,030
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,575
$30–48K$9,990
$48–75K$11,235
$75–110K$17,458
$110K+$18,593

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,882

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,051

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,043
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Black 16%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.3%
Freshman Retention63.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,637
8 Years$52,991
10 Years$55,747

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,800
Men
$53,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#75
Washington Monthly
#235

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

99Average

Estimated from TX state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Dallaspop. 1.3M
125 mi(217 min)
Austinpop. 960K
253 mi(439 min)
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
308 mi(534 min)

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