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The Missouri State University - West Plains is a branch campus of the Missouri State University which was previously known as the Southwest Missouri State University. The current name was given in the year 2005. The Missouri State University - West Plains is a 2-year public institute situated in West Plains, Missouri. It was established as the West Plains Residence Center in 1963. It came to be known as the West Plains Campus of Southwest Missouri State University in 1977.
The Missouri State University - West Plains offers both part-time and full-time courses to the students. Students are awarded associate's, bachelor’s and master's degrees in the fields of arts, applied science, general business, counseling, and science.
The athletics teams of the Missouri State University - West Plains are known as the Grizzlies. The students participate in various sports including basketball, golf, and volleyball. The Grizzlies are members of the NJCAA Region 16.
Missouri State West Plains is found in West Plains, MO. West Plains is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Missouri State West Plains.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Missouri State West Plains accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,757 in 2007-2008 at Missouri State West Plains.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Missouri State West Plains offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Missouri State University-West Plains is a teaching and learning institution providing quality post-secondary educational opportunities to the communities we serve."
More complete details are provided below.
Missouri State University West Plains
128 Garfield Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775-2715
General Phone: (417) 255-7255
http://www.wp.missouristate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 182 | general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | respiratory therapy assistant |
| Business and Management | 4 | business, entrepreneurship |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child care management |
| Media | 3 | animation and special effects |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and police |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | agriculture |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | industrial production tech, manufacturing tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Missouri State West Plains in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 248 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Missouri State West Plains had a total enrollment of 1,757 students (1,144 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 96% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Missouri State West Plains offers campus housing for 60 of its 1,144 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of West Plains, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,274 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,334 |
| Room and board | $ 4,730 |
| Room charge | $ 2,832 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,898 |
| Books and supplies | $ 930 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,760 |
Financial Aid:
Missouri State West Plains participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3106000)
Missouri State West Plains has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $53,473 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $38,375 | 7 | $42,582 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $37,176 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $41,671 | 16 | $42,430 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Missouri State West Plains Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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