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Midwestern State is located in Wichita Falls, Texas (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Midwestern State is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician.
Midwestern State does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 540.
Midwestern State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 6,279 enrolled students in 2005.
A lot of students at Midwestern State attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Midwestern State values student athletics, and belongs to the Lone Star Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Midwestern State University
3410 Taft Blvd
Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099
Admissions Phone: (940) 397-4334
Financial Aid Phone: (940) 397-4214
http://www.mwsu.edu
Midwestern State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 273 | interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, political science, history, international studies, Spanish language, humanities, ... |
| Business And Management | 244 | business management, marketing, MIS, finance, accounting, business, human resources development, international business, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 147 | early childhood education, educational administration, health occupations teaching, adult education, special ed, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, reading teaching, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 115 | radiographyer, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 44 | health and physical education, parks and recreation management, exercise science |
| Science | 39 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Family And Social Work | 39 | social work, public administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer and info science |
| Media | 14 | journalism, mass communication |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | health care administration |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | manufacturing tech |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Midwestern State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 934 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 185 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 1 |
In 2005, Midwestern State had a total enrollment of 6,279 students (4,996 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 96% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Midwestern State offers campus housing for 1,120 of its 4,996 (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 | 2,442 | 1,589 | 65% | 691 | 43% |
| Men | 1,236 | 804 | 65% | 349 | 43% |
| Women | 1,206 | 785 | 65% | 342 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (940) 397-4334
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,592 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,216 |
| Room and board | $ 5,080 |
| Room charge | $ 2,580 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,236 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,391 |
Financial Aid:
Midwestern State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 359200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (940) 397-4214
Midwestern State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 67 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $75,034 | 6 | $74,349 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $62,525 | 22 | $69,658 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $56,079 | 38 | $52,059 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $43,548 | 17 | $37,085 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $36,024 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 131 | $60,537 | 84 | $54,985 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Lone Star Conference |
| Basketball | Lone Star Conference |
| Track | Lone Star Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 105 | 62 | 167 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 52 | 79 |
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
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
Reading 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 ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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