Missouri State University-West Plains
School Highlights
Missouri State University-West Plains serves 1,951 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,951 students
- In-state tuition: $4,020
- Out-state tuition: $7,440
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 176 teachers has grown by 175% over five years.
Missouri State University-West Plains
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
176 staff
102 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Missouri State University-West Plains has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Missouri State University-West Plains diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,951 students
1,850 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
781 students
680 students
# Part-Time Students
1,170 students
1,170 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
334 students
184 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
3%
10%
% White
85%
60%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
19%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.59
College Completion Rate
25%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,400
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,020 is less than the state average of $4,978. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,440 is more than the state average of $6,468. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,020
$4,978
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,440
$6,468
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,086
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
20
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Missouri State University-West Plains was founded in 1963 as the West Plains Residence Center. In 1977, the SMSU Board of Regents and, subsequently, the Missouri General Assembly, designated the name "West Plains Campus of Southwest Missouri State University" to replace Residence Center. In 1981, the legislature enacted a permanent status bill for the campus. In 1991, the legislature passed House Bill 51 which gave the West Plains Campus the authority to offer "one-year certificates, two-year associate degrees and credit and non-credit courses." Missouri State University-West Plains specializes in providing quality education to students of all ages in the south central Ozarks region of Missouri. For over 50 years, the college has grown and expanded to offer a liberal arts transfer curriculum at the freshman and sophomore levels, selected occupational and technical education programs, and a variety of continuing education courses. Enrollment is approximately 2,200 students per semester. The campus consists of six classroom and administrative buildings—Cass Hall, Garfield Hall, Kellett Hall, Looney Hall, Melton Hall, and the Lybyer Enhanced Technology Center. The $4.3 million Michael J. Lybyer Enhanced Technology Center, opened in Spring 2000. In addition to the classroom and administrative buildings, the campus includes the Garnett Library, a 60-person residence hall called the Grizzly House, the Putnam Student Center, and the V.H. Drago College Store. In 2000, the campus received two additional properties, Richards House, which is the permanent residence of the Missouri State University – West Plains Chancellor, and Gohn, which houses the Missouri State University-Springfield Outreach Office. Missouri State University-West Plains offers Associate degrees, transfer programs and training for immediate employment. Missouri State University-West Plains is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Missouri State University-West Plains is Texas County Technical College (40.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
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(417) 967-5466
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(417) 967-5466
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