Missouri

Missouri State University-West Plains

West Plains, Missouri

PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1963Remote townSEVP certified

About

Missouri State University–West Plains is a public community college in West Plains, Missouri. It is a separately accredited campus of Missouri State University awarding two-year degrees. The fall 2023 enrollment was 1,772 students. Established in 1963, Missouri State University–West Plains has an open enrollment policy. It has an extended campus in Mountain Grove. Although the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it was placed on probation in July 2024 for not meeting HLC criteria related to academic rigor and quality.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$8,994
Estimated total for international students
US$21,867
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$6,712
Total cost for in-state students
US$19,585
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
965
International undergraduates
0%
Students per teacher
13 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$39,358

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (36)

Associate's degrees18 subjects
Agriculture, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCulinary Arts and Related ServicesEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherFood Science and TechnologyGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Undergraduate certificates18 subjects
Agricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Production OperationsAgriculture, GeneralAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnimal SciencesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCriminologyCulinary Arts and Related ServicesFood Science and TechnologyHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansPlant Sciences

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.