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    Information Summary

    Ranks 815th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment4,168
    Total Enrollment6,279
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application Fee$35
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Wichita Falls, TX

    Total Population19,892 (19,219 urban / 673 rural)
    Households8,170 (2.3 people per house)
    Families5,128 (2.88 people per family)
    Pop. — African American887
    Pop. — Asian591
    Pop. — Pacific Islander28
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native264
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)17,816
    Pop. — Other760

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
    Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Midwestern State University?

    Ranks 1540th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $1,200 $1,200 $7,800
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $2,476 $2,476 $2,476
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $50 $50 $325
    FT Graduate Tuition $1,440 $1,440 $6,390
    FT Graduate Required Fees $1,887 $1,887 $1,887
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $80 $80 $355
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $12,632 $12,632 $19,232
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $4,949 $4,949 $11,549
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $4,949 $4,949 $11,549

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $3,016 trend  $3,676 $3,016 trend  $3,676 $9,208 trend  $10,276
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,200 trend  $1,273
    On-Campus – Room & Board $4,844 trend  $5,220
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,321 trend  $2,463
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 1,561 (712 male / 849 female)
    Admitted 1,291 (589 male / 702 female)
    Admission rate 83%
    First-time Enrollment 875 (399 male / 476 female)
    FT Enrollment 845 (386 male / 459 female)
    PT Enrollment 30 (13 male / 17 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Midwestern State University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesNo / No / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Lone Star Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Lone Star Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Lone Star Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Midwestern State University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 936th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 58%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 23
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 1015th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 74%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 540
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 540
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 870 / 1080

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity1,092
    Meals per Week19
    Room Fee$2,660
    Board Fee$2,560

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Midwestern State University ranks 4216th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $1,801 30 pie   5%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,414 20 pie   3%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,230 46 pie   8%
    Student Loan Aid $2,288 33 pie   5%
    Any financial aid type   139 pie   23%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Midwestern State University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    154209363
    Black Non-Hispanic
    323438761
    Hispanic
    237285522
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    9697193
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    263763
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,7562,5384,294
    Race Unknown
    344983
    Total 2,626 3,653 6,279

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Midwestern State University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 4 1 1 2 1 18 27
    Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 1 2
    Athletic Training/Trainer 3 3
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 2 3 24 37
    Business Administration and Management, General 13 3 5 1 47 69
    Business/Commerce, General 1 1 1 9 12
    Business/Managerial Economics
    Chemistry, General 4 4 8
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3 1 1 5
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 2 8 13
    Counseling Psychology 1 8 9
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 10 10
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 7 2 1 35 45
    Curriculum and Instruction 2 14 16
    Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 2 13 15
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 6 7
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 3 7 1 54 1 67
    Economics, General 1 1 2
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 2 29 1 33
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 5 6
    English Language and Literature, General 1 2 1 1 20 25
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1 4 5
    Environmental Science 1 1 2
    Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 9 9
    Finance, General 7 1 2 2 13 25
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 4 5
    Geology/Earth Science, General 1 2 3
    Health Occupations Teacher Education 1 15 16
    Health and Physical Education, General 1 5 2 1 29 1 39
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2 2 1 3 8
    History, General 1 19 20
    Human Resources Development 2 1 3
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3 3
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 3 1 1 5
    International/Global Studies 3 4 7
    Journalism
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 3
    Management Information Systems, General 8 2 3 16 29
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 1 3 5 9
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5 3 2 1 23 34
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 3 2 4 1 16 26
    Mathematics, General 2 1 4 7
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 16 9 3 1 128 12 169
    Music, General 4 2 1 2 6 15
    Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 1 1
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 13 5 4 1 54 77
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 1 2 3
    Physics, General 2 2
    Political Science and Government, General 1 7 8
    Psychology, General 5 3 3 2 26 39
    Public Administration 1 1
    Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 3 9 6 4 2 68 1 93
    Reading Teacher Education 1 1
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 2 1 1 9 1 14
    Social Work 6 2 1 1 21 1 32
    Sociology 2 1 1 18 22
    Spanish Language and Literature 2 6 8
    Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1 5 7
    Total 93 92 75 33 12 838 18 1,161

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Midwestern State University ranks 1175th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $56,616 ($60,667 male / $51,321 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 203 (115 male / 88 female)
    Total Benefits $2,696,617

    Midwestern State University Summary

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    Midwestern State University is the only exclusive, public liberal arts university in Texas. The school’s final name change occurred in 1975, becoming Midwestern State University and is one of four independent public universities in Texas with its own Board of Regents and where non-resident student tuition is only slightly above resident tuition rates. MSU is the only university in Texas with membership in the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and was the first public university in Texas to establish a core curriculum.

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    Midwestern State University Academics

    Midwestern State University is unique in its study options. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Services/Facilities For Hearing Impaired, Services/Facilities For Speech Or Communications Disorders, Services/Facilities For Visually Impaired, Wheelchair Accessibility, 454 work stations, available in: dorms, libraries, computer centers, student centers, Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Online Course Registration for Freshmen, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections, Online Library, Discounted Computer Software for Sale, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or partially online): Yes, During Normal Term Periods, Percent of courses taught as online courses: 92%, Percent of courses taught as blended (online and offline): 3% and Percent of courses taught face-to-face: 5%. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. That is, the university has a Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Midwestern State University.

    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Spanish
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management
    Education:
    Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Early Childhood Education, English Teacher Education
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Exercise Sciences, Health/Physical Fitness, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Geology, Physical Sciences – General, Physics
    Popular majors:
    one hundred percent health professions, twenty-two percent business per marketing, twenty percent interdisciplinary studies, thirteen percent health professions, nine percent education, seven percent security and protective services
    Public Administration and Service:
    Social Work
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Global Studies
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Language & Literature – General
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General
    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Security and Protective Services:
    Criminal Justice Studies
    History:
    History – General
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Communications & Journalism:
    Mass Communications/Media Studies
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Dental Hygiene, Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine, Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy

    Besides, for international students, the application fee is 50. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $392 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April.

    Midwestern State University Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 83% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 60%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were one thousand, two hundred and sixty-three total number of transfer students who applied and nine hundred and six total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee and twenty-five dollars online application fee.

    For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application is due the 7th of August. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 7th of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May. Transfer students must apply no later than the 7th of August, with priority applications due on the 1st of July.

    Midwestern State University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Football
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
    • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Track_and_field
    • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
    The Mustangs are a member of NCAA.

    Midwestern State University Financial Aid

    If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status and Music/Drama. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Job Skills and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid distribution is at forty percent scholarships per grants and sixty percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

    Midwestern State University Students

    The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Coed, where 83 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Midwestern State University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately five thousand, five hundred and thirty-seven degree-seeking undergrads, eight hundred and seventy-five first-time degree-seeking freshmen and seven hundred and thirty-five graduate enrollment. Additionally, the student body consists of ninety-six percent in-state students, four percent out-of-state students, three percent part-time students, fifty-four percent women, forty-six percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, nineteen percent black per non-hispanic, nine percent hispanic, sixty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, one percent race per ethnicity unreported, twelve percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-eight percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-four percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, eight percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Furthermore, the university has many unique facilites such as Kurzweil reading machine for the blind, planetarium, greenhouse, college operated museum, 2 biologic study properties. In sum, the school is located 130 miles from Dallas-Fort Worth.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, fifty-five percent of first-year students live in college housing, twenty percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), nine-APR deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.

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