Missouri State University-West Plains
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 965 students.
About This School
Missouri State University-West Plains is a public institution located in West Plains, Missouri with approximately 965 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,750 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Missouri State University–West Plains is a public community college in West Plains, Missouri. It is a separately accredited campus of Missouri State University awarding two-year degrees. The fall 2023 enrollment was 1,772 students. Established in 1963, Missouri State University–West Plains has an open enrollment policy. It has an extended campus in Mountain Grove. Although the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it was placed on probation in July 2024 for not meeting HLC criteria related to academic rigor and quality.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable two-year degree close to home — at just $9,384/year net price and a median debt of only $5,750 at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. However, be aware that the school was placed on accreditation probation by the Higher Learning Commission in July 2024, which is a real concern worth monitoring before enrolling. Median earnings of $31,800 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about which specific program you'd pursue and whether it has a clear path to employment in your area.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (965 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Missouri State University-West Plains
128 Garfield Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775-2715
Official Links
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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.
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