Missouri State University-West Plains

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,760
    3.66% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $9,340
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,919
    41.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    40.6%
    108 Graduates

    About

    Missouri State University-West Plains is a higher education institution located in Howell County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Missouri State University-West Plains were General Studies (68 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (65 degrees), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (31 degrees).

    In 2024, 258 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri State University-West Plains. 71.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (228 degrees), 25.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $4,760, which is $−3,400 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $4,760, which is $3,400 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,340.

    In 2024, 47% of undergraduate students attending Missouri State University-West Plains received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,760
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains was $4,760. The cost of tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $−3,400 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $9,340
    2024 Value

    In 2024 Missouri State University-West Plains had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,340.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,297
    Room and Board
    $1,012
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Missouri State University-West Plains was of $8,297 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.76% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,012. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.75% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    47%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    9%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    47% of undergraduate students at Missouri State University-West Plains received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.82% with respect to 2023, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Missouri State University-West Plains had a total enrollment of 1,919 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains is 798 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,121. This means that 41.6% 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 85.2% White, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.87% Asian, 2.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.93% Black or African American, 0.365% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.104% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Missouri State University-West Plains in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59%), followed by White Male (26.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.49%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    41.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,919 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains is 798 and the part-time enrollment is 1,121. This means that 41.6% of students enrolled at Missouri State University-West Plains are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    62%
    2024 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 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Missouri State University-West Plains had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,635 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      57 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      55 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Missouri State University-West Plains is 85.2% White, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.87% Asian, 2.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.93% Black or African American, 0.365% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.104% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 67 students (3.49%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 110 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 (228 degrees awarded). There were 25.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Missouri State University-West Plains is General Studies (68 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (65 degrees) and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (31 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 Agriculture (19 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (20 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    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 Elementary & middle school teachers (104,610 people), Other managers (95,096 people), Software developers (47,679 people), Secondary school teachers (34,818 people), and Education administrators (34,065 people).

    The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-West Plains in 2024 are Agriculture (19 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), Engineering Technologies (20 degrees), Human Sciences (8 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (68 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-West Plains are Agriculture (19 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), Engineering Technologies (20 degrees), Human Sciences (8 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (68 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    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 Elementary & secondary schools (229,630 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (93,417 people), Computer Systems Design (82,016 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (72,386 people), and Construction (66,999 people).

    The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-West Plains are Agriculture (19 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (4 degrees), Engineering Technologies (20 degrees), Human Sciences (8 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (68 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Manufacturing Engineering Technology
      14 degrees awarded
    2. Health Information & Medical Records Technology
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Viticulture And Enology
      4 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Missouri State University-West Plains was Manufacturing Engineering Technology with 14 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    74
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    184
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains, which is 0.402 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (184).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains in General Studies, which is 0.417 times less than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains in Registered Nursing, which is 8.29 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    25%
    100% Completion Time
    35%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 25% 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, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      228 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      9 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri State University-West Plains is white (228 degrees awarded). There were 25.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

    1.16% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      216 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      201 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      196 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri State University-West Plains is white female (216 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (201 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Missouri State University-West Plains had a total salary expenditure of 16.6M. Missouri State University-West Plains employs 12 Assistant professors, 8 Instructors and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Missouri State University-West Plains are Female Assistant professor (9), Female Instructor (7), and Male Professor (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 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $2.84M - Federal
    2. $1.47M - State
    3. $78.3k - Local

    As of 2024, Missouri State University-West Plains received $2.84M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.47M from state grants and contracts, and $78.3k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $7.94M
    2024 Salaries
    3.92%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Missouri State University-West Plains paid a median of $7.94M in salaries, which represents 47.7% of their overall expenditure ($16.6M) and a 3.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.34% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.31M
    Instructional Salaries
    39
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Missouri State University-West Plains paid a total of $2.31M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, 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 26 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees.

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