Midwestern State University

This article is about the public liberal arts college in Texas. For the graduate health science school, see Midwestern University.
Midwestern State University
Former names
Wichita Falls Junior College (1922–1937)
Hardin Junior College (1937–1946)
Hardin College (1946–1950)
Midwestern University (1950–1975)
MottoPer Scientam ad Excellentiam
Motto in English
Through Knowledge to Excellence
TypePublic liberal arts university
Established1922; 102 years ago (1922)
Parent institution
Texas Tech University System
Academic affiliations
Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges
Endowment$92 million (2024)
(MSU only)[1]
$3.06 billion (2024)
(system-wide)[1]
Budget$127 million (FY2025)[2]
PresidentStacy Haynie
ProvostMargaret Brown Marsden
Students5,324 (Fall 2024)[3]
Undergraduates4,303 (Fall 2024)[3]
Postgraduates1,021 (Fall 2024)[3]
Location
Wichita Falls, Texas
,
U.S.

33°52′26″N 98°31′16″W / 33.87389°N 98.52111°W / 33.87389; -98.52111
CampusMidsize city[4], 255 acres (103 ha)
ColorsMaroon and gold[5]
   
NicknameMustangs
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – Lone Star
MascotMaverick T. Mustang
Websitemsutexas.edu

Midwestern State University (MSU Texas) is a public liberal arts university in Wichita Falls, Texas. As of Fall 2024, MSU Texas enrolled 5,324 students.[3] It is the state's only public institution focused on the liberal arts.[6]

  1. ^ a b As of August 31, 2024. "Report on TTUS Endowments As of August 31, 2024" (PDF). Texas Tech University System. November 14, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "FY 2025 Consolidated Operating Budget" (PDF). Texas Tech University System. August 19, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "Semester Enrollment Dashboard". Institutional Effectiveness. Midwestern State University. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "College Navigator - Midwestern State University". National Center for Education Statistics. United States Department of Education. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "Web Style Guide". Mwsu.edu. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  6. ^ "MSU: Texas' only public liberal arts school". The Wichitan. 2016-06-22. Retrieved 2017-08-10.