Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Wichita Falls, Texas |
| Online | mwsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
MSU is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Midwestern State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#817 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#303 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Colleges in Texas
#15 in Best Public Colleges in Texas
#88 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1100 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $4,356 |
| Room and Board | $10,046 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,876 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,755 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $4,356 |
| Room and Board | $10,046 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,876 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,705 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 32% |
| Business | 22% |
| General Studies | 15% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 5% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226833 IPEDS survey data for Midwestern State University.
Current students may use the Midwestern State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024