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Midwestern State University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

Campus of Midwestern State University
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Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, with about 4,100 undergraduates. It admitted 93.5% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $10,580 a year for in-state students and $12,530 for students from other states, before aid.

What Midwestern State costs

Midwestern State University charges $10,580 a year in published tuition and fees for Texas residents, about $5,290 a semester, and $12,530 a year for students from other states, about $6,265 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,652 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $10,464 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into Midwestern State

For fall 2024, Midwestern State University received 7,803 applications and admitted 7,297 students, and 944 enrolled as first-years.

What Midwestern State students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Midwestern State University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse193
Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other128
Radiologic Technology / Science - Radiographer96
Respiratory Care Therapy / Therapist62
Psychology40
Biology / Biological Sciences38
Mechanical Engineering32
Elementary Education and Teaching31

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Midwestern State University's acceptance rate? 93.5% for fall 2024: 7,297 of 7,803 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Midwestern State University? $10,580 a year for in-state students and $12,530 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Midwestern State University? About 4,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Midwestern State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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