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How strong are the academics at Midwestern State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
25%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Midwestern State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
72
10-19
191
20-29
132
30-39
47
40-49
23
50-99
32

Honors Programs

Midwestern State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Midwestern State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Midwestern State University:

69%
First-year retention rate
25%
4-year grad rate
43%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Midwestern State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
9.4
46.12
82.84
119.56
156.28
193

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 38
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 25
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 29
  • Finance, General 25
  • Management Information Systems, General 19
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 19
  • Accounting 18
  • Business/Managerial Economics 6
  • Business/Commerce, General 5
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 23
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 31
  • Education, General 29
  • Early Childhood Program Administration 17
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 7
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Educational/Instructional Technology 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 32
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 193
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 96
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 62
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 17
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 8
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 1
History
  • History, General 13
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 23
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 128
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 1
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 5
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 40
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 17
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Sociology, General 7
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 10
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 9
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Musical Theatre 1
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