# Missouri State University-West Plains

> Missouri State University-West Plains is a public university in West Plains, MO, with 965 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $12,068 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 33%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,358.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/missouri-state-university-west-plains-1738
- Location: West Plains, MO, United States
- Setting: Remote town
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://wp.missouristate.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 179344
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $6,712 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,994 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $12,068 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 29.1% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 33% |
| First-year retention rate | 58% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $39,358 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 965 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Missouri State University-West Plains tuition?

In-state tuition at Missouri State University-West Plains is $6,712 and out-of-state tuition is $8,994 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $12,068 a year.

### What is the average net price at Missouri State University-West Plains?

The average net price at Missouri State University-West Plains, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $12,068 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Missouri State University-West Plains?

33% of first-time, full-time students at Missouri State University-West Plains graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Missouri State University-West Plains?

The closest matches are Three Rivers College, Mineral Area College, and East Central College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/missouri-state-university-west-plains-1738. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.