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About Midwestern State University

health sciences focusopen access admissionsmasters level programsnursing and pre-med

Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, TX, known for its health sciences focus, open access admissions, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 92%, Midwestern State is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 785 students each year. Midwestern State is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Midwestern State offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $11,412 per year; the sticker price of $26,126 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Midwestern State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

92%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Midwestern State University

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Financial Aid
Midwestern State offers automatic merit scholarships tied to GPA and test scores, so submit your application as early as possible in the fall to maximize your aid consideration before funds are allocated.
Application Strategy
MSU Texas has well-regarded programs in nursing, business, and criminal justice, so if you are applying to one of those colleges name the specific program and explain why it fits your goals rather than leaving your major vague.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Midwestern State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$26k/yr$8.9k
30k-48k~$26k/yr$9.9k
48k-75k~$26k/yr$11.4k
75k-110k~$26k/yr$15.4k
110k+~$26k/yr$19.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

41%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,090
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

41%White
28%Hispanic
14%Black / African American
6%International
5%Two or More Races
3%Asian
3%Unknown / Unreported
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender37% Men · 64% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status94% Citizens and Immigrants · 6% International
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