Missouri State University-West Plains

Missouri State University-West Plains Overview

Missouri State University-West Plains is a 2-4 year, public school located in West Plains, MO. It is classified as medium Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The Missouri State University-West Plains's tuition & fees is $5,936 for Missouri residents and $8,106 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 47% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,865.

The school has a total enrollment of 1,919 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

Missouri State University-West Plains is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Missouri State University-West Plains is $5,936 for in-state students and $8,106 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,356 for Missouri residents and $8,612 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$5,936	$8,106

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$6,356	$8,612

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	41%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	62%(full-time), 21% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »	1,919 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,865

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Missouri State University-West Plains offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Missouri State University-West Plains
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	128 Garfield Avenue, West Plains, MO 65775-2715
Phone	417-255-7255
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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