Missouri State University-West Plains

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,230

3.68% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$8,481

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.407%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,770

38.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

33.3%

97 Graduates

About

Missouri State University-West Plains is a higher education institution located in Howell County, MO. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Missouri State University-West Plains were General Studies (102 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (53 degrees), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (24 degrees).

In 2022, 300 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri State University-West Plains. 76.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (274 degrees), 30.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $4,230, which is $−3,882 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri State University-West Plains was 0.407%, corresponding to 1 out of the 246 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $4,230, which is $3,882 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,481.

In 2022, 67% of undergraduate students attending Missouri State University-West Plains received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,230

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains was $4,230. The cost of tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $−3,882 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Missouri State University-West Plains (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,481

2022 Value

4.41%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Missouri State University-West Plains had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,481. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Missouri State University-West Plains grew by 4.41%.

This chart compares the average net price of Missouri State University-West Plains (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

$7,526

Room and Board

$833

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Missouri State University-West Plains was of $7,526 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 10% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $833. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.71% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Missouri State University-West Plains received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 4.69% with respect to 2021, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Missouri State University-West Plains (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.

0.407%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri State University-West Plains was 0.407%, which represents 1 out of the 246 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.

Enrollment

Missouri State University-West Plains had a total enrollment of 1,770 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains is 684 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 38.6% of students enrolled at Missouri State University-West Plains are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Missouri State University-West Plains, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.1% White, 2.94% Hispanic or Latino, 2.71% Two or More Races, 1.64% Black or African American, 0.791% Asian, and 0.734% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Missouri State University-West Plains in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.1%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Two or More Races Female (2.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,770 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains is 684 and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 38.6% of students enrolled at Missouri State University-West Plains are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2022 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 Missouri State University-West Plains was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Missouri State University-West Plains had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,542 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
52 enrolled students
Two or More Races
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Missouri State University-West Plains is 87.1% White, 2.94% Hispanic or Latino, 2.71% Two or More Races, 1.64% Black or African American, 0.791% Asian, and 0.734% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 61 students (3.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 160 more women than men received degrees from Missouri State University-West Plains. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Missouri State University-West Plains is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 30.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Missouri State University-West Plains is General Studies (102 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (53 degrees) and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (24 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Missouri State University-West Plains, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (11 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (102 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 Missouri State University-West Plains are Registered nurses (1,410,491 people), Medical & health services managers (159,907 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (145,071 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (142,094 people), and Pharmacists (135,749 people).

The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-West Plains in 2022 are Human Sciences (11 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (102 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Health (96 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Missouri State University-West Plains are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-West Plains are Human Sciences (11 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (102 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Health (96 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Missouri State University-West Plains are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,532,500 people), Elementary & secondary schools (406,383 people), Outpatient care centers (259,761 people), Offices of physicians (212,952 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (187,674 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

General Studies
102 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Missouri State University-West Plains was General Studies with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Missouri State University-West Plains according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

230

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains, which is 0.304 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (230).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Missouri State University-West Plains by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains in General Studies, which is 0.545 times less than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains in General Studies, which is 1.83 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 23% of students graduating from Missouri State University-West Plains completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (42.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Missouri State University-West Plains is Male and Two or More Races (42.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 1.03% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
274 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri State University-West Plains is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 30.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

0.667% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
216 degrees awarded
White Male
58 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri State University-West Plains is white female (216 degrees awarded). There were 3.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (58 degrees).

Operations

Missouri State University-West Plains employs 11 Associate professors, 9 Assistant professors and 8 Professors. Most academics at Missouri State University-West Plains are Male Associate professor (7), Female Assistant professor (6), and Female Instructor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri State University-West Plains are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.17M - Federal
$1.1M - State
$22.3k - Local

As of 2022, Missouri State University-West Plains received $1.17M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.1M from state grants and contracts, and $22.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$7.25M

2022 Salaries

7.7%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Missouri State University-West Plains paid a median of $7.25M in salaries, a 7.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.22% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.34% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.19M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Missouri State University-West Plains paid a total of $2.19M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Missouri State University-West Plains were Associate professor with 11 employees, Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Professor with 8 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri State University-West Plains were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Missouri State University-West Plains was Male Associate professor with 7 employees, Female Assistant professor with 6 employees, and Female Instructor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Missouri State University-West Plains.

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