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Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Midwestern State University

Midwestern State University (MSU Texas) is a public liberal arts university in Wichita Falls, Texas. As of fall 2025, MSU Texas enrolled 5,287 students. It is the state's only public institution focused on the liberal arts.

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94%

Acceptance

$11,656

Net price

4,087

Enrollment

43%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

94%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,656

Average net price

$10,580

In-state tuition

$12,530

Out-of-state tuition

$11,124

Room & board

$600

Books & supplies

$22,652

Total cost of attendance

41%

Students receiving Pell grants

40%

Students with federal loans

$21,030

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$8,856
$30–48K
$9,886
$48–75K
$11,445
$75–110K
$15,365
$110K+
$18,988

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$55,747

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,637

Median earnings (6 yrs)

43%

Graduation rate

64%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,122

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,087

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women
36% men

Race & ethnicity

White
41%
Hispanic
28%
Black
14%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Midwestern State University FAQ

Is Midwestern State University a public or private school?

Midwestern State University is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, TX.

What is the acceptance rate at Midwestern State University?

Midwestern State University has an acceptance rate of 94%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Midwestern State University cost?

The average annual net price at Midwestern State University is $11,656 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,580 in-state and $12,530 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Midwestern State University?

About 43% of students at Midwestern State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Midwestern State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Midwestern State University students earn a median of $55,747 per year.

How many students attend Midwestern State University?

Midwestern State University enrolls about 4,087 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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