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 .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Midwestern State University 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 the institution 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. Program outcomes vary by major. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions reports 207 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $83,622, ranked #13 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 197 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $87,009, ranked #155 nationally in its major. Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other reports 193 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,989, ranked #67 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 42 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,729, ranked #278 nationally in its major.
