Midwestern State University's published cost of attendance is $22,652. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $8,856, middle-income families pay around $11,445, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,988.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $22,652 |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,530 |
| Room and Board | $11,124 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,996 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,656 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,856 |
| $30–48k | $9,886 |
| $48–75k | $11,445 |
| $75–110k | $15,365 |
| $110k+ | $18,988 |
Midwestern State University's published cost of attendance is $22,652. Net price by income band reflects the university's public-tuition structure and need-based aid reach: low-income families pay approximately $8,856, middle-income families pay around $11,445, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,988. Azimuth ranks Midwestern State University #225 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Midwestern State University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Most students receive need-based aid, with financial aid packages designed to close the gap between sticker price and what families pay. The university's aid structure supports broad access, particularly for students from lower-income backgrounds seeking affordable pathways into health professions and other high-demand fields. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,030, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,367; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,250, median federal debt of $21,030 projects to a monthly payment of about $238 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $62,250, placing Midwestern State University in the 57.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,462 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Midwestern State University in the 83.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Midwestern State University #509 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 65.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful returns relative to TX's no-degree earnings baseline of $31,626, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at Midwestern State University is anchored in Health, which accounts for 14% of degree output and drives much of the institution's overall earnings profile. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions is the standout program by aggregate return, combining cohort scale with solid four-year earnings. Among the top programs by scale, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions program graduates 207 students annually and delivers median earnings of $83,622 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions #10 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Nursing and Interdisciplinary Studies also contribute meaningfully to the institution's earnings signature, with Azimuth ranking Nursing #146 and Interdisciplinary Studies #49 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The concentration in health and allied health fields helps explain why Midwestern State University's graduate outcomes hold up competitively relative to peer institutions of similar size and control.
