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# Missouri State University-West Plains

Public 2-year college in rural Missouri with low tuition and transfer-focused general studies programs.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 36.729574, -91.857838

### Summary

Public 2-year college in rural Missouri with low tuition and transfer-focused general studies programs.

### Description

Missouri State University-West Plains is a public 2-year college in West Plains, Missouri, serving students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education. Located in a town setting, the campus enrolls 1,726 students and offers liberal arts and sciences coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year institutions.

In-state tuition is $4,760 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,930. Total cost of attendance for in-state students is $11,910 including room and board, and $14,080 for out-of-state students. The college's economic mobility profile reflects its role in providing access to students seeking affordable pathways to degree completion.

This institution functions as a transfer college, allowing students to complete foundational coursework before moving on to bachelor's degree programs. The low tuition structure and general studies focus make it well-suited for students managing cost while exploring academic interests, or those preparing to advance within the Missouri State University system. For more information, visit wp.missouristate.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 179,344
- **State**: MO
- **City**: West Plains
- **Address**: 128 Garfield Avenue
- **Zip Code**: 65775
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: wp.missouristate.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $4,760
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $6,930
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $11,910
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $14,080
- **Room and Board**: $7,150
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,726
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $22,721,387
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities