Missouri State University-West Plains

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,080

1.49% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,123

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.82%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,960

34.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32.6%

120 Graduates

About

Missouri State University-West Plains is a higher education institution located in Howell County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Missouri State University-West Plains were General Studies (104 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (51 degrees), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (26 degrees).

In 2021, 274 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Missouri State University-West Plains. 73% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (249 degrees), 41.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $4,080, which is $−3,888 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $4,080, which is $−3,888 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,123.

In 2021, 64% 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

$4,080

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains was $4,080. The cost of tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $−3,888 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$8,123

2021 Value

0.284%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Missouri State University-West Plains had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,123. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Missouri State University-West Plains grew by 0.284%.

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

$6,841

Room and Board

$811

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Missouri State University-West Plains was of $6,841 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.52% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $811. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 12.4% 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

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Missouri State University-West Plains received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.59% with respect to 2020, when 63% 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.

4.82%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Missouri State University-West Plains was 4.82%, which represents 11 out of the 228 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 1,960 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains is 684 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,276. This means that 34.9% 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 87.8% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 1.63% Black or African American, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.816% Asian, and 0.051% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Missouri State University-West Plains in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.2%), followed by White Male (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,960 students. The full-time enrollment at Missouri State University-West Plains is 684 and the part-time enrollment is 1,276. This means that 34.9% of students enrolled at Missouri State University-West Plains are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

58%

2021 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 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Missouri State University-West Plains had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
1,720 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
51 enrolled students
Two or More Races
49 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Missouri State University-West Plains is 87.8% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 1.63% Black or African American, 1.07% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.816% Asian, and 0.051% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 60 students (3.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 126 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 (249 degrees awarded). There were 41.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Missouri State University-West Plains is General Studies (104 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (51 degrees) and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (26 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (15 degrees awarded), Agriculture (8 degrees), and Communication Technologies (3 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 (108,880 people), Other managers (87,720 people), Software developers (39,242 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (34,950 people), and Education administrators (31,148 people).

The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-West Plains in 2021 are Human Sciences (15 degrees awarded), Agriculture (8 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (104 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Missouri State University-West Plains are Human Sciences (15 degrees awarded), Agriculture (8 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (104 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (213,102 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (85,804 people), Computer Systems Design (70,791 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (62,413 people), and Construction (58,507 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 (2021)

General Studies
104 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
51 degree-majors awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Missouri State University-West Plains was General Studies with 104 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 2021

200

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains, which is 0.37 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (200).

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 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains in General Studies, which is 0.529 times less than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Missouri State University-West Plains in General Studies, which is 1.89 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% 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, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Missouri State University-West Plains is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
249 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Missouri State University-West Plains is white (249 degrees awarded). There were 41.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

1.46% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
187 degrees awarded
White Male
62 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Missouri State University-West Plains is white female (187 degrees awarded). There were 3.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (62 degrees).

Operations

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

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri State University-West Plains are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.73M

2021 Salaries

5.22%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Missouri State University-West Plains paid a median of $6.73M in salaries, a 5.22% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Missouri State University-West Plains paid a total of $2.09M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

11 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Missouri State University-West Plains were Associate professor with 11 employees, Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Missouri State University-West Plains were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Missouri State University-West Plains was Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Male Professor with 5 employees.

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