Missouri State University-West Plains

West Plains, MO · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About Missouri State University-West Plains

Missouri State University-West Plains is a small, public institution in West Plains, MO, in a town setting. It enrolls about 965 students. 41% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,922.

Open

Acceptance

$9,750

Net price

965

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

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Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

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

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

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ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,750

Average net price

$5,936

In-state tuition

$8,106

Out-of-state tuition

$7,450

Room & board

$1,038

Books & supplies

$16,592

Total cost of attendance

29%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$10,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,115

$30–48K

$8,729

$48–75K

$10,540

$75–110K

$10,951

$110K+

$12,298

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

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing34.9%

Humanities29.2%

Business10.9%

Education7.4%

Agriculture6.3%

Engineering Tech5.3%

Social Sciences1.4%

Computer Science1.1%

Communications Tech0.7%

Personal & Culinary Services0.7%

After Graduation

$36,922

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,926

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

62%

Retention rate

63%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,037

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

965

Total enrollment

24%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

67% women

33% men

Race & ethnicity

White

84%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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