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Missouri State University - West Plains
- 128 Garfield Avenue
- West Plains, MO 65775
- OPEID College Code: 03106000
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- General Phone: (417) 255-7255
- Chancellor: Dr. Drew A. Bennett
- Website: www.wp.missouristate.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,757
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Missouri State University-West Plains is a teaching and learning institution providing quality post-secondary educational opportunities to the communities we serve.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public 2-Year Colleges Under 4-Year Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 63% | 50% | 46% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,819 | $2,924 | $2,224 | $1,361 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 7.6% | 5.1% |
| Number in Default | 26 | 23 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 387 | 300 | 254 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,274 | $3,274 | $3,124 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,334 | $6,334 | $6,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $870 | $870 | $870 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,632 | $4,586 | $4,558 |
| Other Expenses | $5,713 | $5,230 | $4,594 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,245 | $5,218 | $5,274 |
| Other Expenses | $8,638 | $8,155 | $7,294 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,713 | $8,155 | $4,594 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,489 | $13,960 | $13,146 |
| Out of State | $17,549 | $17,020 | $16,056 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,027 | $17,517 | $16,562 |
| Out of State | $21,087 | $20,577 | $19,472 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,857 | $9,374 | $8,588 |
| Out of State | $12,917 | $12,434 | $11,498 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | ||
| Agriculture | - | 2 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business, Commerce | - | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | - | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Industrial Production Technologies, Other | - | 1 |
| Manufacturing Technology | - | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | - | 4 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Nursing | - | 38 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | - | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 135 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Police Science | - | 2 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,757 Undergraduate: 1,757
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 663 Female: 1,094
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 663 Female: 1,094
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 961 Part-Time: 796
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 961 Part-Time: 796
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 30 | 2% |
| Black | 23 | 1% |
| Asian | 17 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1% |
| White | 1,582 | 90% |
| Unknown | 80 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 282 | 16% |
| Ages 18-19 | 537 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 263 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 158 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 156 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 116 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 69 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 121 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 52 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 191 | 113 | 78 |
| Faculty Status | 110 | 32 | 78 |
| Tenured Faculty | 21 | 21 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 108 | 30 | 78 |
| Primarily Instruction | 108 | 30 | 78 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 31 | 31 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 43 | 43 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 12 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,010 (28) | $39,943 (13) | $40,068 (15) |
| Professor | $49,993 (4) | $50,479 (3) | $48,535 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $41,544 (3) | $40,726 (1) | $41,953 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $38,640 (15) | $36,762 (8) | $40,785 (7) |
| Instructor | $35,465 (5) | $33,000 (1) | $36,082 (4) |
| Lecturer | $38,760 (1) | - (-) | $38,760 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,469 (2) | $51,469 (2) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $51,469 (2) | $51,469 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,150 (30) | $40,232 (15) | $40,068 (15) |
| Professor | $49,993 (4) | $50,479 (3) | $48,535 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $41,544 (3) | $40,726 (1) | $41,953 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $38,640 (15) | $36,762 (8) | $40,785 (7) |
| Instructor | $35,465 (5) | $33,000 (1) | $36,082 (4) |
| Lecturer | $40,994 (3) | $42,112 (2) | $38,760 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $252,418 | $152,844 | $99,574 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 | - |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $48,883 | $48,883 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $32,877 | $32,877 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 25% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 28% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 25% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 25% |
| Unknown | 29% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
