Midwestern State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 4,043 students.
About This School
Midwestern State University is a public institution located in Wichita Falls, Texas with approximately 4,043 undergraduate students enrolled. Midwestern State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,882 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $47,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Midwestern State University 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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $11,882/year average net price and only $13,051 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in Texas, and the $47,000 median earnings 10 years out is reasonable for the cost. The real concern is the 41% graduation rate — fewer than half of students who start here finish, and a 63% freshman retention rate suggests many leave after just one year. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open and ask hard questions about support services before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,043 undergraduates).
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