Missouri State University-West Plains

Missouri State University-West Plains Overview

Missouri State University-West Plains is a public, state school in a small town setting in West Plains, Missouri. Missouri State University West Plains was founded in 1963 and the school now enrolls around 1,909 students per year, including 1,909 undergrad students. Missouri State University West Plains offers housing for up to 334 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 55% of students spend their weekends on campus.

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2022 Missouri State University West Plains Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	39%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.2
In-State Tuition	$4,080
Out-of-State	$8,160

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Is Missouri State University West Plains a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a college is.

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

Missouri State University West Plains Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not competitive to get into Missouri State University West Plains. The acceptance rate at Missouri State University West Plains is 39%. Last year, 947 students applied to Missouri State University West Plains and 370 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Missouri State University West Plains

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

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 Missouri State University West Plains Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Missouri State University West Plains by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Missouri State University West Plains directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Missouri State University West Plains'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.

Missouri State University West Plains's endowment was valued at $8.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Missouri State University West Plains spends about $4,720 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Missouri State University West Plains

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

For information on Missouri State University West Plains's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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 Missouri State University West Plains.

Based on this information, does Missouri State University West Plains seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Missouri State University West Plains a good school for you?

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Where is Missouri State University-West Plains Located?

Missouri State University West Plains is located in the small town setting of West Plains, Missouri.

If you are interested in seeing Missouri State University West Plains for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 63 to West Plains, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Springfield-Branson National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Missouri State University West Plains and West Plains are like without leaving home.

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