Midwestern State University Acceptance Rate
Wichita Falls, Texas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,824
- Admitted
- 5,089
- Yield
- 15.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Midwestern State University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.6% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,259 to 5,824 (+79%) over that period.
Its 87.4% rate makes Midwestern State University more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 38%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88.7% for women vs 85.6% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Midwestern State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,259 | 2,009 | 61.6% | 843 |
| 2015–16 | 2,854 | 2,169 | 76% | 826 |
| 2016–17 | 3,461 | 2,577 | 74.5% | 740 |
| 2017–18 | 3,354 | 2,730 | 81.4% | 821 |
| 2018–19 | 3,630 | 2,580 | 71.1% | 897 |
| 2019–20 | 3,808 | 3,018 | 79.3% | 866 |
| 2020–21 | 4,025 | 2,856 | 71% | 800 |
| 2021–22 | 3,887 | 3,677 | 94.6% | 755 |
| 2022–23 | 5,507 | 5,090 | 92.4% | 785 |
| 2023–24 | 5,824 | 5,089 | 87.4% | 806 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,636 | 3,226 | 88.7% |
| Men | 2,104 | 1,801 | 85.6% |
| Unknown | 84 | 62 | 73.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Midwestern State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Midwestern State University's acceptance rate?
Midwestern State University's acceptance rate is 87.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,089 admitted of 5,824 applicants).
Is Midwestern State University test optional?
Midwestern State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Midwestern State University?
Midwestern State University received 5,824 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,089.
Is Midwestern State University getting harder to get into?
Midwestern State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.6% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.msutexas.edu/.