Missouri State University-West Plains

Missouri State University West Plains is on a 20-acre campus in the small town setting of West Plains, Missouri.

Missouri State University West Plains Student Activities

Interested in Greek life? Missouri State University West Plains does not have fraternities or sororities.

Missouri State University West Plains has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Missouri State University West Plains include Student Nurses Association, Student Ambassadors, Christian Campus House and Grizzly Cheer Team.

Missouri State University West Plains students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Athletic Events and Welcome Week.

Missouri State University West Plains Housing

This table offers information on housing at Missouri State University West Plains.

Missouri State University West Plains offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Missouri State University West Plains students live off campus. In 2022, 10% of undergrads at Missouri State University West Plains lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 78% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Missouri State University West Plains. There are 334 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,909 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 190 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 55% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Missouri State University West Plains offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Missouri State University West Plains Athletics

Missouri State University West Plains does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.

Safety at Missouri State University West Plains

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The Missouri State University West Plains campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Missouri State University West Plains offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Missouri State University West Plains has access only with key, agreement with city police for patrols.

Plan a Visit to Missouri State University West Plains

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Missouri State University West Plains, take U.S. Highway 63 to West Plains, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Springfield-Branson National airport.

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