Missouri State University-West Plains, MO
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • High Transfer • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Missouri State University-West Plains Rankings
Affordability90
Retention3
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Missouri State University-West Plains
-
Bachelor’s
52%
Associate’s
48%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing10%
Communications Technologies1%
Education4%
Engineering1%
Engineering Technologies1%
Health Professions and Related Programs20%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities56%
Admissions
Getting into Missouri State University-West Plains
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Missouri State University-West Plains
$4K
In-State Tuition
$8K
Out-of-State Tuition
$13K
Average Total Cost
$8K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $7K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $9K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $9K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Missouri State University-West Plains
16%
Receive Federal Loans
$6K
Median Federal Debt
42%
Repayment Rate
$115
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 4% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 1% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $5K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $22K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $11K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 38% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 42% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 49% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 52% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Missouri State University-West Plains
51%
Retention Rate
22%
Transfer Rate
34%
Withdrawal Rate
22%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 16% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 22% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 25% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 11% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 26% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 38% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Missouri State University-West Plains
84%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 84% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 82% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 83% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 81% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $45K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $25K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $27K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Missouri State University-West Plains
1,144
Undergraduates
74%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 18% | 16% |
Location Map
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