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Midwestern State University

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Wichita Falls, Texas 76308-2099

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

58.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.8%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

8

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

8

Drug Arrests

6

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

63%

Below Average

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
10 Years$55,747

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#75
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#235
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1946, a senior division was added and it was renamed Hardin College.
  • In January 1950, the name changed to Midwestern University, with the junior college division remaining Hardin Junior College.
  • In March 1948, the university became a member of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
  • In January 1959, the university added a graduate school which received full approval from the State Board of Education in August of that year.
  • In 1975, the Texas Legislature changed the name to Midwestern State University.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth109 mi
OKC Oklahoma City117 mi
AUS Austin259 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1595 mi · ~46h 5m drive
New York, NY1422 mi · ~41h 5m drive
Hartford, CT1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive
Providence, RI1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive
Albany, NY1467 mi · ~42h 23m drive
Syracuse, NY1360 mi · ~39h 17m drive
Rochester, NY1294 mi · ~37h 23m drive
Buffalo, NY1228 mi · ~35h 29m drive
Philadelphia, PA1352 mi · ~39h 3m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive
Harrisburg, PA1268 mi · ~36h 38m drive
Newark, NJ1414 mi · ~40h 51m drive
Washington, DC1241 mi · ~35h 51m drive
Baltimore, MD1268 mi · ~36h 38m drive
Atlanta, GA811 mi · ~23h 26m drive
Charlotte, NC1009 mi · ~29h 9m drive
Raleigh, NC1133 mi · ~32h 44m drive
Miami, FL1231 mi · ~35h 34m drive
Orlando, FL1076 mi · ~31h 5m drive
Tampa, FL1035 mi · ~29h 54m drive
Nashville, TN682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
New Orleans, LA565 mi · ~16h 19m drive
Richmond, VA1207 mi · ~34h 52m drive
Chicago, IL810 mi · ~23h 24m drive
Detroit, MI1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
Minneapolis, MN816 mi · ~23h 34m drive
St. Louis, MO568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
Kansas City, MO422 mi · ~12h 11m drive
Indianapolis, IN795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
Columbus, OH953 mi · ~27h 32m drive
Cleveland, OH1057 mi · ~30h 32m drive
Milwaukee, WI853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
Dallas, TX125 mi · ~3h 37m drive
Houston, TX339 mi · ~9h 48m drive
Austin, TX253 mi · ~7h 19m drive
San Antonio, TX308 mi · ~8h 54m drive
Los Angeles, CA1129 mi · ~32h 37m drive
San Francisco, CA1362 mi · ~39h 21m drive
San Diego, CA1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive
Seattle, WA1556 mi · ~44h 57m drive
Portland, OR1506 mi · ~43h 30m drive
Denver, CO540 mi · ~15h 36m drive
Phoenix, AZ780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Salt Lake City, UT874 mi · ~25h 15m drive
Honolulu, HI3686 mi · ~106h 29m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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