Midwestern State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3560 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1008 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #936 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #51 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1782 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 4,303
- Graduates
- 1,021
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- msutexas.edu
Midwestern State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Midwestern State University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 7,803 | 3,105 | 4,698 |
| Admissions | 7,297 | 2,884 | 4,413 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 926 | 349 | 577 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 9 | 9 |
2,398 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,344 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2214 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1322 (25%) |
| Black or African American | 718 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 476 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 236 (4%) |
| Asian | 158 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 147 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,037
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,877 | $4,697 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,877 | $4,697 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,827 | $5,997 |
| Fee in-district | $4,703 | $3,501 |
| Fee in-state | $4,703 | $3,501 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,703 | $3,501 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,536 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,126 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $4,526 |
Midwestern State University majors
Midwestern State University has granted 1,016 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs and 345 master's across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Midwestern State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 193 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 128 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 96 | 11 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 70 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 62 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 32 |
| Counseling Psychology | 52 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | 26 |
| Business Analytics | 44 | |
| Psychology, General | 40 | 4 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 25 | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 32 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 23 | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | |
| Education, General | 29 | |
| Finance, General | 25 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | |
| History, General | 13 | 7 |
| Management Information Systems, General | 19 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | |
| Accounting | 18 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 17 | |
| Early Childhood Program Administration | 17 | |
| Social Work | 17 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 16 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | 7 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 11 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |
| Music, General | 10 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | |
| Radiologist Assistant | 8 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 1 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Human Resources Development | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Musical Theatre | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,016 | 345 |
Midwestern State University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 37% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Midwestern State University has published 1,743 scientific papers with 19,181 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 41 |
| 1994 | 13 | 41 |
| 1995 | 4 | 46 |
| 1996 | 13 | 50 |
| 1997 | 12 | 47 |
| 1998 | 18 | 55 |
| 1999 | 16 | 73 |
| 2000 | 8 | 54 |
| 2001 | 15 | 129 |
| 2002 | 34 | 109 |
| 2003 | 32 | 134 |
| 2004 | 36 | 132 |
| 2005 | 29 | 164 |
| 2006 | 29 | 209 |
| 2007 | 38 | 239 |
| 2008 | 44 | 276 |
| 2009 | 41 | 332 |
| 2010 | 41 | 375 |
| 2011 | 63 | 435 |
| 2012 | 46 | 538 |
| 2013 | 51 | 614 |
| 2014 | 76 | 688 |
| 2015 | 73 | 796 |
| 2016 | 72 | 850 |
| 2017 | 90 | 897 |
| 2018 | 84 | 1057 |
| 2019 | 101 | 1217 |
| 2020 | 95 | 1346 |
| 2021 | 104 | 1616 |
| 2022 | 96 | 1605 |
| 2023 | 80 | 1699 |
| 2024 | 59 | 1506 |
| 2025 | 62 | 1339 |
Midwestern State University alumni
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Phil McGraw
- Occupations
- film producerwriterfilm actorpsychologistpolitician
- Biography
-
Phillip Calvin McGraw, better known as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality and author who hosted the talk show Dr. Phil. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, though he ceased renewing his license to practice psychology in 2006.
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Jaret Reddick
- Occupations
- songwriterguitaristactorsinger
- Biography
-
Jaret Ray Reddick is an American musician and voice actor. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the pop-punk band Bowling for Soup. He also voices Danny from Phineas and Ferb and has voiced Chuck E. Cheese since 2012.
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Mark Rippetoe
- Occupations
- writerpowerliftercoachathlete
- Biography
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Mark Rippetoe is an American strength training coach, author, former powerlifter, and gym owner. He is best known for his barbell training program, the subject of his book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training. Rippetoe is known for his brash teaching style and humor, prompting several online compilations of his attributed quotations.
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Alan Koch
- Occupations
- association football playerassociation football coach
- Biography
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Alan Koch is a South African soccer coach who is the head coach of Western Suburbs FC and technical director for Olé Football Academy. Koch is a former South African youth national team player, professional player and coach. He is a graduate of Simon Fraser University where he earned his bachelor's degree. He earned his master's degree from Midwestern State University in 2005. He was previously the head coach of FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer.
General info
| Alternative names | MSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1922 |
| Motto | Per Scientam ad Excellentiam Through Knowledge to Excellence |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 621 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3410 Taft Blvd Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308-2099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 102,000 |
| Phone | 9403974000 |