Midwestern State University

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Wichita Falls, TX
  • 0 reviews
#17 Best Public Universities in Texas

Overview

Total enrollment

5,324
Midwestern State University overview
Midwestern State University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Midwestern State University is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, approximately 140 miles northwest of Dallas-Fort Worth. The public liberal arts institution occupies a 255-acre campus characterized by Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and native Texas landscaping. Established in 1922 as Wichita Falls Junior College, MSU Texas operates as the state's only public liberal arts university and a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The university maintains a moderate acceptance rate and offers undergraduate and graduate programs across six academic colleges, with notable strengths in health sciences, particularly respiratory care and radiologic technology, as well as business and mechanical engineering. Students can choose from multiple residence halls and apartments for on-campus living, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Mustangs, primarily in the Lone Star Conference.

Ratings

MSU is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    2 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    4 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Midwestern State University admission standards

Acceptance Rate

93.5%
Midwestern State University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 12.9%
  • Application Fee $40

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Texas Resident Tuition

$10,580

Out of State Resident Tuition

$12,530

Breakdown

In State Costs for Midwestern State University
  • Tuition $10,580
  • Books and Supplies $600
  • Other Fees $4,703
  • Room and Board $11,124
  • Budget for Other Expenses $4,036
  • Total One Year Cost $31,043

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

34% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Midwestern State University are Health Professions, Business, and General Studies. 32% of students major in Health Professions, 22% in Business, and 15% in General Studies.

  • Health Professions 32%
  • Business 22%
  • General Studies 15%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 5%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226833.

GPA calculator: Midwestern State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026