Midwestern State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,877

2.96% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,160

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.76%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

94.6%

3,887 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,797

67.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

46.6%

382 Graduates

About

Midwestern State University is a higher education institution located in Wichita County, TX. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Midwestern State University were Registered Nursing (193 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (148 degrees), and Radiographer (127 degrees).

In 2021, 1,376 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Midwestern State University. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (719 degrees), 3.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Midwestern State University is $5,877, which is $−17,307 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Midwestern State University is $5,877, which is $−17,307 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,160.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Midwestern State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,877

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Midwestern State University was $5,877. The cost of tuition at Midwestern State University is $−17,307 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Midwestern State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,160

2021 Value

10.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Midwestern State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,160. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Midwestern State University grew by 10.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Midwestern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,504

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Midwestern State University was of $9,504 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.08% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Midwestern State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Midwestern State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.41% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Midwestern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.76%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Midwestern State University was 1.76%, which represents 27 out of the 1537 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Midwestern State University received 3,887 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.43% annual growth. Out of those 3,887 applicants, 3,677 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,797 students enrolled at Midwestern State University in 2021. 68% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Midwestern State University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,677

Accepted Out of 3,887

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Midwestern State University was 94.6% (3,677 admissions from 3,887 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 71%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.43%, while admissions grew by 28.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Midwestern State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

68%

Submission Percentage (2020)

545

Scores Submitted (2020)

68% of enrolled first-time students at Midwestern State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Midwestern State University had a total enrollment of 5,797 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Midwestern State University is 3,919 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,878. This means that 67.6% of students enrolled at Midwestern State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Midwestern State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.4% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Black or African American, 3.86% Two or More Races, 3.23% Asian, 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.173% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Midwestern State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.6%), followed by White Male (15.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.3%), followed by White Male (16%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Midwestern State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,797 students. The full-time enrollment at Midwestern State University is 3,919 and the part-time enrollment is 1,878. This means that 67.6% of students enrolled at Midwestern State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Midwestern State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Midwestern State University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Midwestern State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Midwestern State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,750 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,293 enrolled students
Black or African American
851 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Midwestern State University is 47.4% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Black or African American, 3.86% Two or More Races, 3.23% Asian, 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.173% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 54 students (0.932%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 438 more women than men received degrees from Midwestern State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Midwestern State University is white (719 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Midwestern State University is Registered Nursing (193 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (148 degrees) and Radiographer (127 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Midwestern State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (152 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (44 degrees), and History (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern State University are Registered nurses (1,388,132 people), Physicians (221,911 people), Other managers (211,377 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (201,695 people), and Postsecondary teachers (183,718 people).

The most specialized majors at Midwestern State University in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (152 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (44 degrees), History (17 degrees), Health (481 degrees), and Physical Sciences (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Midwestern State University are Interdisciplinary Studies (152 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (44 degrees), History (17 degrees), Health (481 degrees), and Physical Sciences (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,666,898 people), Elementary & secondary schools (552,024 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (393,548 people), Outpatient care centers (284,131 people), and Offices of physicians (262,327 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Midwestern State University.

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
175 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
168 degrees awarded
Radiographer
126 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Midwestern State University was Registered Nursing with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Midwestern State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

469

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

907

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 469 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern State University, which is 0.517 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (907).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Midwestern State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern State University in Other Multidisciplinary Studies, which is 0.465 times less than the 101 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern State University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.15 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from Midwestern State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Midwestern State University is Male and Asian (60% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.05% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
719 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
229 degrees awarded
Black or African American
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Midwestern State University is white (719 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

0.945% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
484 degrees awarded
White Male
235 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
145 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Midwestern State University is white female (484 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (235 degrees).

Operations

Midwestern State University has an endowment valued at nearly $105M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.43M (2.31%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Midwestern State University had a total salary expenditure of 131M. Midwestern State University employs 83 Assistant professors, 74 Associate professors and 44 Professors. Most academics at Midwestern State University are Female Assistant professor (54), Female Associate professor (38), and Male Associate professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midwestern State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 153 employees, Service, with 70 employees, and Management with 52 employees.

Endowment

$105M

2021 Endowment

15.1%

growth from 2020

Midwestern State University has an endowment valued at about $105M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Midwestern State University grew 15.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $54.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Midwestern State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.5M

2021 Salaries

2.82%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Midwestern State University paid a median of $40.5M in salaries, which represents 30.9% of their overall expenditure ($131M) and a 2.82% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.3M

Instructional Salaries

229

Number of Employees

In 2021, Midwestern State University paid a total of $17.3M to 229 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

83 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

153 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Midwestern State University were Assistant professor with 83 employees, Associate professor with 74 employees, and Professor with 44 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midwestern State University were Office and Administrative Support with 153 employees, Service with 70 employees, and Management with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Midwestern State University was Female Assistant professor with 54 employees, Female Associate professor with 38 employees, and Male Associate professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Midwestern State University.