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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Midwestern State University graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($83,622 vs $70,786 nationally), and most below it in Marketing ($55,986 vs $69,303).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 218 | $83,622 | $70,786 | +$12,836 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 217 | $87,009 | $88,910 | −$1,901 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 145 | $48,989 | $55,693 | −$6,704 |
| Psychology, General | 43 | $46,729 | $50,706 | −$3,977 |
| Biology, General | 41 | $52,286 | $57,214 | −$4,928 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 33 | $59,289 | $68,257 | −$8,968 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 31 | $50,888 | $55,378 | −$4,490 |
| Social Work | 29 | $51,901 | $51,790 | +$111 |
| Marketing | 28 | $55,986 | $69,303 | −$13,317 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 28 | $84,547 | $83,343 | +$1,204 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 26 | $66,000 | $76,194 | −$10,194 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | $87,160 | $92,135 | −$4,975 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,043 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Midwestern State University?
Midwestern State University has an acceptance rate of 87%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Midwestern State University hard to get into?
Not especially. Midwestern State University has an acceptance rate of 87%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Midwestern State University cost?
The average net price at Midwestern State University is about $11,882 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Midwestern State University?
Midwestern State University has a graduation rate of 41%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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