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Missouri State University West Plains is a separate, accredited campus of the Missouri State University System. Missouri State University is a two-year, public, open admission university. It was founded in 1963 as Southwest Missouri College by the Board of Regents. In 1995, the university was approved for a statewide mission in Public Affairs. It adopted its present name in 2005. The first students at the West Plains campus received their two-year business certificates from Southwest Missouri State University in 1973. At present, Missouri State University West Plains offers associate degrees in Arts, Science, and Applied Science. It also provides certification programs, bachelor degrees, and master degrees in several areas.
The College also provides facilities for distance learning and an honors program. Missouri State University West Plains’ athletic teams are known as the Grizzlies, and they participate in basketball and volleyball, among other sports.
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Campus Location128 Garfield Avenue
West Plains, MO 65775-2715
USA
Main Tel: (417) 255-7255
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 248 | 12 | | < 1 year certificate | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,757 in 2007-2008 (1,144 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,274 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,334 | | Room | $ 2,832 | | Board | $ 1,898 | | Books and supplies | $ 930 | | Other | $ 5,760 |
Financial Aid: Missouri State West Plains participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 21 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 4 |
Housing and MealsMissouri State West Plains provides on-campus housing for 60 of its 1,144 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) - Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (4 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (182 awarded) MEDIA (3 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (8 awarded) - Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (42 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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