Campus & Student Life at MSU Texas

Home to about 5,141 undergraduates in 2020, MSU Texas is a public school located in Wichita Falls, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, MSU Texas offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MSU Texas can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MSU Texas Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

MSU Texas Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MSU Texas Disability Services.

MSU Texas for the Military

While not a "service academy", MSU Texas does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MSU Texas Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MSU Texas for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at MSU Texas

MSU Texas offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at MSU Texas

There were 5,141 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,851 (74.9%). Part-time attendance was 1,290 (25.1%).

MSU Texas is Ranked #1,256 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MSU Texas is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MSU Texas #1256 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MSU Texas by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MSU Texas Diversity Guide.

MSU Texas Competes in the NCAA

MSU Texas has a total of 300 student athletes, 188 men and 112 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to MSU Texas Athletics