Midwestern State University

Midwestern State University Overview

Midwestern State University is a public, state school in an urban setting in Wichita Falls, Texas. Midwestern State University was founded in 1922 and the school presently has around 5,797 students a year, which includes 5,041 undergraduates. Midwestern State University provides housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Activities at Midwestern State University

Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Midwestern State University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? Midwestern State University has both fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Midwestern State University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Midwestern State University on the Student Life page.

2022 Midwestern State University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	38.42%
In-State Tuition	$6,963
Out-of-State	$7,826
Percent of Need Met	54.22%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,225.48

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Is Midwestern State University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Midwestern State University offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Midwestern State University

Around 94% of applicants get into Midwestern State University each year. Out of 3,909 applications received in 2022, 3,693 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Midwestern State University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 63% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Midwestern State Universityreturn for their sophomore year. Around 47% of students who started at Midwestern State University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Midwestern State University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Midwestern State University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Midwestern State University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Midwestern State University's endowment was $9.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Midwestern State University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Midwestern State University meets 54.22% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Midwestern State University full-time are awarded $10,225.48 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $26,094 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Midwestern State University.

Based on this information, does Midwestern State University seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Midwestern State University a good school for you?

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Where is Midwestern State University?

Midwestern State University is located in the urban setting of Wichita Falls, Texas, less than an hour from Dallas/Fort Worth.

If you are interested in seeing Midwestern State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 287 to Wichita Falls, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International,Wichita Falls Municipal.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Midwestern State University and Wichita Falls are like without leaving home.

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