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How strong are the academics at Midwestern State University?

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

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
22
Average class size
23%
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 16:1. 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
99
10-19
198
20-29
128
30-39
55
40-49
20
50-99
26

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
23%
4-year grad rate
41%
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
8.2
49.96
91.72
133.48
175.24
217

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 20
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 33
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 28
  • Finance, General 28
  • Accounting 26
  • Business/Commerce, General 14
  • Management Information Systems, General 12
  • Business/Managerial Economics 8
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 17
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 24
Education
  • Education, General 24
  • Early Childhood Program Administration 20
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 15
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 6
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 2
  • Educational/Instructional Technology 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 25
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 12
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 217
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 127
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 88
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 18
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 3
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 0
History
  • History, General 16
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 31
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 145
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 5
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 3
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 10
  • Chemistry, General 6
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 43
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 29
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 15
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 15
  • Music, General 12
  • Musical Theatre 0

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