Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, Texas

$29,342 - $37,726

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students id $37,726 and for graduate students it is approximately $29,342.

Midwestern State University, established in 1922, is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. Its 255-acre campus is situated amidst the city's residential area and features 70 buildings, expansive playing fields, and an outdoor recreational facility near Sikes Lake. As one of the 36 public institutions of higher education in Texas, it stands out as the only university in the state to be a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). Midwestern State University offers a special tuition rate to non-Texas residents, making it an attractive choice for students outside the state. The university has also gained recognition for its affordability, earning a spot-on U.S. News and World Report's list of "10 Public Schools with the Cheapest Out-of-State Tuition." 
Pride

Points of Pride

  • Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, which is located midway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. 
  • The only university in Texas to become a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). 
  • Offer U.S. non-Texas residents a special tuition rate. The university was recently recognized U.S. News and World Report's list of "10 Public Schools with the Cheapest Out-of-State Tuition.  
  • College Consensus, a college review aggregator, placed MSU Texas at No. 12 in its survey of the Best MBA Programs in Texas 2020. 
  • In 2020-21, approximately 80% of the MSU population received $67.5 million in some form of financial aid assistance. 
  • Midwestern State University offers students over $2 million in general academic merit scholarships each year. New incoming freshmen who are admitted to MSU Texas by the March 1 priority deadline for fall or November 1 priority deadline for spring are automatically considered for our general merit, Phi Theta Kappa, Regents and ISD scholarships. 

University Highlights

  • 255-acre campus is nestled among the city's residential area, and comprises 70 buildings, numerous playing fields, and an outdoor recreational facility near Sikes Lake. 
  • More than 1,500 students live in 6 residential halls: four traditional-style complexes and two apartment complexes. 
  • Midwestern State University offers a public liberal arts education that develops critical thinking skills and enhances career prospects, putting students ahead of the curve. 
  • Students at MSU Texas can save thousands on tuition compared to other universities, making it an affordable choice for obtaining an excellent education. 
  • The campus of MSU Texas boasts a beautiful environment, including Sikes Lake and a walking trail, providing students with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. 
  • The campus features captivating artwork strategically placed throughout, adding an element of surprise and interest for students and visitors. 
  • Legacy Hall, a unique dormitory on campus, offers amenities like a napping pod, catering to students' comfort and convenience. 
  • MSU Texas consistently ranks as one of the best in terms of Return on Investment (ROI), with graduates earning more on average than those from other Texas universities. 
  • The university has a vibrant Caribbean flair, with a significant number of international students from the Caribbean region, and hosts the lively cultural event, Caribfest. 
  • MSU Texas is home to a nationally recognized dental hygiene program, providing students and community members with the opportunity for free dental cleanings at the on-campus clinic. 
  • The university takes pride in its athletics program, with the Mustangs' home football games receiving recognition for high attendance, and numerous regional championships, conference titles, and an individual national champion. 

US News & World Report Rankins – Undergraduate 

  • #73 in Regional Universities West  
  • #38 in Top Public Schools 
  • #195 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs  
  • #73 in Top Performers on Social Mobility  

Programs

UnderGraduate

  • Accounting (BBA)
  • Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)
  • Art (BFA/BA)
  • Athletic Training (BSAT)
  • Biology (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Computer Science (BA/BS) - STEM Designated
  • Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
  • Dental Hygiene (BSDH)
  • Early Childhood Studies & Early Care (BSE)
  • Economics (BBA)
  • Education - Early Childhood through Grade 3 (BSE)
  • Education - Early Childhood through Grade 6 (BSE)
  • Education - Special Education: All Level (BSE)
  • Exercise Physiology (BSEP)
  • Finance (BBA)
  • General Business (BBA)
  • Geosciences (BS)
  • Global Studies (BA)
  • History (BA)
  • Humanities (BA)
  • Industrial Technology (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Instructional Design & Technology (BSE)
  • Management (BBA)
  • Management Information Systems (BBA)
  • Marketing (BBA)
  • Mass Communication (BA)
  • Mathematics (BA/BS)
  • Mechanical Engineering (BSME) - STEM Designated
  • Music (BS/BM)
  • Musical Theatre (BFA)
  • Nursing (BSN)
  • Physics (BS) - STEM Designated
  • Pre-Dentistry - STEM Designated
  • Pre-Engineering- STEM Designated
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-Medicine - STEM Designated
  • Pre-Pharmacy - STEM Designated
  • Pre-Physical Therapy - STEM Designated
  • Pre-Veterinary - STEM Designated 
  • Psychology (BA)
  • Radiologic Sciences (BSRS) - STEM Designated
  • Radiologic Technology (BSRT)
  • Respiratory Care (BSRC)
  • Social Work (BSW)
  • Sociology (BA/BS)
  • Spanish (BA)
  • Sports and Leisure Studies (BA/BS)
  • Substance Abuse Counselling (BSE)
  • Theatre (BFA)
  •  Chemistry (BS) - STEM Designated
  •  English (BA)
  •  Political Science (BA)

Graduate

  • Biology (MA/MS) - STEM Designated
  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Business Administration with Accounting Concentration (MBA)
  • Business Administration with Business Analytics Concentration (MBA) - STEM Designated
  • Business Administration with Energy Management Concentration (MBA)
  • Clinical Mental Health (MA)
  • Clinical Mental Health with School Counselling Concentration (MA)
  • Computer Science (MS) - STEM designated
  • Criminal Justice (MACJ)
  • Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)
  • Educational Leadership (MEd)
  • Educational Leadership with Higher Education Administration Concentration (MEd)
  • Educational Leadership with Principal Certification (MEd)
  • Educational Leadership with Special Education Concentration (MEd)
  • Educational Leadership with Sport Administration Concentration (MEd)
  • English (MA/MS)
  • Exercise Physiology (MSEP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
  • Geosciences (MS) - STEM Designated
  • Health Services Administration (MHA)
  • History (MA)
  • Human Resource Development (MA)
  • Human Resource Development with Training and Development Concentration (MA)
  • Professional Studies (MPS)
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
  • Psychology (MA)
  • Radiologic Administration (MSRS)
  • Radiologic Education (MSRS)
  • Radiologist Assistant (MSRS)
  • Special Education (MEd)
  • Special Education with Dyslexia Emphasis (MEd)
  • Special Education with Dyslexia Emphasis and Educational Diagnostician Pathway (MEd)
  • Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Pathway (MEd)
  • Sport Administration (MEd) 
For a complete list of majors please visit the URL:
https://msutexas.edu/academics/degrees.php

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Graduate

  • IELTS: 6 
  • TOEFL: 79  
  • PTE: 53 
  • Duolingo: 100 
  • SAT/ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: $40 
 
  • IELTS: 6 
  • TOEFL: 79  
  • Duolingo: 100 
  • GRE/GMAT: Varies by program 
  • Application Fee: $50 

Intakes

Fall (September), Spring (January) and Summer (May).

Accreditation

Dillard College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).  

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.