by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,920 undergraduates in 2020, Missouri State West Plains is a small, public university located in West Plains, Missouri. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Missouri State West Plains offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Missouri State West Plains can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Missouri State West Plains Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Missouri State West Plains Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Missouri State West Plains does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Missouri State West Plains Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Missouri State West Plains for Veterans Guide.
Missouri State West Plains offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Missouri State West Plains has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,920 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 717 (37.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,203 (62.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 717 | 1,203 | 1,920 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Missouri State West Plains is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Missouri State West Plains #2702 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Missouri State West Plains by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Missouri State West Plains Diversity Guide.
Missouri State West Plains has a total of 27 student athletes, 13 men and 14 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $899,776 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $899,776 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Missouri State University - West Plains Athletics
