Midwestern State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3531 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #985 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #916 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1719 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 4,508
- Graduates
- 1,065
- 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 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 86% | 89% |
| Applicants | 5,824 | 2,104 | 3,636 |
| Admissions | 5,089 | 1,801 | 3,226 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 788 | 296 | 492 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 10 | 8 |
2,085 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,602 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 | 2480 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1306 (24%) |
| Black or African American | 760 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 366 (7%) |
| Asian | 233 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 217 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 148 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (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
- $10,415
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,877 | $4,246 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,877 | $4,246 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,827 | $5,416 |
| Fee in-district | $4,433 | $2,823 |
| Fee in-state | $4,433 | $2,823 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,433 | $2,823 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,536 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,546 |
| Room charge | $6,192 |
| Meal charge | $4,354 |
Midwestern State University majors
Midwestern State University has granted 1,165 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs and 235 master's across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Midwestern State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 217 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 145 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 127 | 7 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 88 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 38 |
| Psychology, General | 43 | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 31 | 9 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 34 |
| Social Work | 29 | |
| Finance, General | 28 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 28 | |
| Accounting | 26 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | |
| Business Analytics | 24 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 24 | |
| Education, General | 24 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 20 | 4 |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 22 | |
| Early Childhood Program Administration | 20 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 18 | |
| History, General | 16 | 2 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 17 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 15 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 14 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | 2 |
| Management Information Systems, General | 12 | |
| Music, General | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Radiologist Assistant | 9 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Human Resources Development | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 3 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,165 | 235 |
Midwestern State University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 37% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Midwestern State University has published 1,693 scientific papers with 18,118 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 14 | 41 |
| 1993 | 4 | 41 |
| 1994 | 13 | 41 |
| 1995 | 4 | 46 |
| 1996 | 13 | 50 |
| 1997 | 12 | 47 |
| 1998 | 18 | 55 |
| 1999 | 16 | 72 |
| 2000 | 8 | 54 |
| 2001 | 15 | 128 |
| 2002 | 34 | 109 |
| 2003 | 32 | 132 |
| 2004 | 36 | 129 |
| 2005 | 29 | 164 |
| 2006 | 29 | 209 |
| 2007 | 38 | 239 |
| 2008 | 44 | 276 |
| 2009 | 41 | 332 |
| 2010 | 41 | 374 |
| 2011 | 63 | 436 |
| 2012 | 46 | 541 |
| 2013 | 51 | 613 |
| 2014 | 76 | 691 |
| 2015 | 73 | 795 |
| 2016 | 72 | 851 |
| 2017 | 90 | 899 |
| 2018 | 83 | 1057 |
| 2019 | 101 | 1216 |
| 2020 | 96 | 1347 |
| 2021 | 104 | 1617 |
| 2022 | 96 | 1603 |
| 2023 | 80 | 1701 |
| 2024 | 57 | 1473 |
Midwestern State University alumni
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Phil McGraw
- Occupations
- psychologistpoliticianpresenterfilm producerwriter
- Biography
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Phillip Calvin McGraw, known professionally as Dr. Phil, is an American television personality and author, best known for hosting 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. He is the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the pop-punk band Bowling for Soup. He also voices Danny on Phineas and Ferb and has voiced Chuck E. Cheese since 2012.
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Mark Rippetoe
- Occupations
- writerpowerliftercoachathlete
- Biography
-
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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Stephen McNallen
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Stephen Anthony McNallen is an American proponent of Heathenry, a modern Pagan new religious movement. He founded the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA), which he led from 1994 until 2016, having previously been the founder of the Viking Brotherhood and the Asatrú Free Assembly.
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 | 666 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3410 Taft Blvd Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308-2099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 102,000 |
| Phone | 9403974000 |