Missouri State University-West Plains

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	334
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in West Plains, Missouri, Missouri State University-West Plains is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Missouri State University-West Plains is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Missouri State University-West Plains is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Missouri State University-West Plains emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Missouri State University-West Plains is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Missouri State University-West Plains is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Missouri State University-West Plains do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,800

Cost of attendance at Missouri State University-West Plains in 2022 for students from Missouri.

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Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,880

Cost of attendance at Missouri State University-West Plains in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Missouri State University-West Plains received on average $6,746 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,746

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	153	56%	$4,815	$736,679
Other Federal Grant	250	92%	$4,069	$1,017,328
State Grant/Scholarships	196	72%	$2,644	$518,165
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	67	25%	$3,059	$204,928
Total Grant & Scholarships	258	95%	$6,746	$1,740,421

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Missouri State University-West Plains students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Missouri State University-West Plains students is 32.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.4%.

32.6%

African American 15.4% 4 students
white 35.2% 107 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 25.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 23.1% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Missouri State University-West Plains provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Missouri State University-West Plains offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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