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This year at Missouri State University-West Plains, we project that on average students will pay $10,113, while the advertised price of attendance is $17,665. That’s a difference of $7,552.
| Year | Net in-state price at Missouri State University-West Plains | In-state sticker price at Missouri State University-West Plains | Out-of-state sticker price at Missouri State University-West Plains |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $10,113 | $17,665 | $19,510 |
| 24-25 | $10,084 | $17,615 | $19,580 |
| 23-24 | $10,056 | $17,565 | $19,651 |
| 22-23 | $9,340 | $16,315 | $20,545 |
| 21-22 | $8,481 | $15,768 | $19,848 |
| 20-21 | $8,123 | $15,274 | $19,294 |
| 19-20 | $8,100 | $14,925 | $18,945 |
| 18-19 | $7,663 | $14,320 | $18,370 |
| 17-18 | $7,552 | $14,314 | $18,034 |
| 16-17 | $6,991 | $13,603 | $17,173 |
| 15-16 | $7,669 | $13,183 | $16,753 |
| 14-15 | $7,264 | $13,135 | $16,555 |
| 13-14 | $11,986 | $17,026 | $20,446 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Missouri State University-West Plains this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $12,689, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $9,686. That's a difference of $3,002.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Missouri State University-West Plains |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $9,686 |
| $30K-$48K | $9,785 |
| $48K-$75K | $10,558 |
| $75K-$110K | $11,011 |
| >$110K | $12,689 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Missouri State University-West Plains, over the last five years 31% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Missouri State University-West Plains.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Missouri State University-West Plains | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 13% | 24% |
| Asian | 25% | 38% |
| Black | 18% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 21% |
| White | 34% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 26% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 22% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Missouri State University-West Plains, about 56% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Missouri State University-West Plains has 2,241 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 68% of students are female.
And about 85% of students are white.