Midwestern State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3489 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #976 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #908 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #50 of 119 | In Texas |
| #1897 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 4,818
- Graduates
- 966
- 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 92% and is among the 34% 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 | 92% | 100% | 93% |
| Applicants | 5,507 | 1,798 | 3,529 |
| Admissions | 5,090 | 1,791 | 3,299 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 772 | 305 | 467 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 13 | 5 | 8 |
1,901 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,687 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 | 2713 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1295 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 818 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 406 (7%) |
| Asian | 229 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 221 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 55 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
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
- $10,643
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
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 | $4,356 | $2,640 |
| Fee in-state | $4,356 | $2,640 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,356 | $2,640 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,744 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,264 |
| Room charge | $6,192 |
| Meal charge | $4,072 |
Midwestern State University majors
Midwestern State University has granted 1,164 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs and 215 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 | 197 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 193 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 114 | 6 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 86 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 24 |
| Psychology, General | 42 | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 39 |
| Finance, General | 39 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 27 | 9 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 25 | 11 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | 1 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 | 8 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 27 | |
| Social Work | 27 | |
| Accounting | 23 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 22 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 22 | |
| History, General | 16 | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 20 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 19 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 3 |
| Management Information Systems, General | 18 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 10 | 5 |
| Counseling Psychology | 13 | |
| Music, General | 13 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 13 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 11 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 10 | |
| Chemistry, General | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |
| Radiologist Assistant | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 7 | |
| Education, General | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Human Resources Development | 5 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Program Administration | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,164 | 215 |
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% | 31% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Midwestern State University has published 1,489 scientific papers with 11,623 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 34 |
| 1992 | 14 | 38 |
| 1993 | 4 | 34 |
| 1994 | 12 | 32 |
| 1995 | 3 | 37 |
| 1996 | 12 | 47 |
| 1997 | 13 | 40 |
| 1998 | 16 | 53 |
| 1999 | 16 | 60 |
| 2000 | 9 | 43 |
| 2001 | 15 | 114 |
| 2002 | 36 | 91 |
| 2003 | 31 | 100 |
| 2004 | 33 | 114 |
| 2005 | 29 | 137 |
| 2006 | 26 | 164 |
| 2007 | 36 | 185 |
| 2008 | 39 | 200 |
| 2009 | 43 | 244 |
| 2010 | 35 | 272 |
| 2011 | 55 | 308 |
| 2012 | 39 | 397 |
| 2013 | 52 | 453 |
| 2014 | 58 | 492 |
| 2015 | 60 | 571 |
| 2016 | 62 | 600 |
| 2017 | 81 | 612 |
| 2018 | 74 | 659 |
| 2019 | 87 | 815 |
| 2020 | 91 | 901 |
| 2021 | 99 | 1040 |
| 2022 | 91 | 1051 |
| 2023 | 71 | 1086 |
Notable alumni
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Phil McGraw
- Occupations
- film actorwriterfilm producerpresenterpolitician
- Biography
-
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
- guitaristsinger
- Biography
-
Jaret Ray Reddick is an American musician, singer, songwriter, composer, podcaster and actor, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Bowling for Soup.
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Mark Rippetoe
- Years
- 1956-.. (age 68)
- Occupations
- coachpowerlifterwriterathlete
- 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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Alan Koch
- Occupations
- association football managerassociation football player
- Biography
-
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.
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Randy Waldrum
- Occupations
- association football managerassociation football player
- Biography
-
Randy Marlon Waldrum is an American former professional soccer player, current head coach of University of Pittsburgh Panthers women's soccer team, and current head coach of the Nigeria women's national team.
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Andy King
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Andy King is an American politician. A Democrat, he is the former Council Member for the 12th district of the New York City Council, which includes the Baychester, Co-op City, Edenwald, Eastchester, Wakefield, and Williamsbridge sections of The Bronx. King and his wife, Neva Shillingford-King are the founders of the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program. King was expelled from the City Council on October 5, 2020.
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Daniel Woolard
- Occupations
- association football playerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Daniel Woolard is an American former professional soccer player.
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Mark Boulware
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
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Mark Boulware is an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Chad from 2010 to 2013. He also served as the United States Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania from 2007 until 2010.
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Andrea Hannos
- Occupations
- sport cyclist
- Biography
-
Andrea Hannos is a former Canadian professional road and track racing cyclist who first entered sport in track and field, specializing in the long and triple jump. She attended high school at Little Flower Academy in Vancouver, BC, and graduated in 1991 after winning the triple jump event at the BC high school track and field provincial championships. She then went on to compete in track and field for the Kajaks Track & Field Club and the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds while earning a Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology. She placed ninth in the triple jump at the 1995 Canadian Track and Field Championships in Montreal. Later, as a collegiate cyclist, she attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, obtaining a Master of Science degree in biology.
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 | 674 |
| 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 |