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Midwestern State University, also referred to as MSU, is a coeducational, public, liberal arts college located in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. It is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. It was established in 1922 as Wichita Falls Junior College. It was renamed to Hardin Junior College in 1937 and moved to its present location. In 1946, it was renamed to Hardin College. In 1950, the name was changed to Midwestern University, and it gained state support eleven years later. In 1975, its name was finally changed to Midwestern State University. The University grants admission to approximately 6,500 students every year.
Midwestern State University is organized into the following schools and colleges:
MSU's sports teams are called the Midwestern State Mustangs. The official mascot is the Mustang. The University sponsors men's basketball, football, golf, soccer, and tennis. It also sponsors women's basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball.
Midwestern State is located in Wichita Falls, TX (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Midwestern State is the Master's degree.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Midwestern State had 6,027 enrolled students in 2007.
The school offers students meal plans. Midwestern State values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Midwestern State University
3410 Taft Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
General Phone: (940) 397-4000
http://www.mwsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 242 | interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, history, political science, international studies, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 207 | business management, marketing, MIS, finance, business, accounting, international business, human resources development, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 165 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech |
| Education And Teaching | 140 | early childhood education, special ed, educational administration, health occupations teaching, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, adult education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 92 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration |
| Science | 58 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 56 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 49 | health and physical education, exercise science, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 28 | social work, public administration |
| Media | 24 | mass communication, journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | manufacturing tech |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health care administration |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Midwestern State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 958 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 166 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 49 | 1 |
In 2007, Midwestern State had a total enrollment of 6,027 students (4,817 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Midwestern State offers campus housing for 1,090 of its 4,817 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wichita Falls, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,538 | 1,054 | 69% | 762 | 72% |
| Men | 737 | 505 | 69% | 365 | 72% |
| Women | 801 | 549 | 69% | 397 | 72% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,372 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,092 |
| Room and board | $ 5,886 |
| Room charge | $ 2,740 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,610 |
| Books and supplies | $ 912 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,326 |
Financial Aid:
Midwestern State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 359200)
Midwestern State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 69 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $75,431 | 11 | $75,695 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $63,726 | 22 | $61,640 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $57,206 | 44 | $51,698 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $46,008 | 20 | $40,381 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 116 | $63,711 | 97 | $54,341 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 132 | 72 | 204 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Track | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 57 | 92 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Occupations Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Midwestern State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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