Midwestern State University
About
Recognized as Texas’s only public liberal arts university, Midwestern State University (MSU Texas) offers prospective students the personal feel of a small private college at an affordable state-university price. It is best known for its standout programs in the health sciences—specifically nursing and radiologic sciences within the Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services—alongside strong offerings in business, education, and mass communication. Campus culture in Wichita Falls is close-knit and active, enriched by NCAA Division II Mustang athletics, a vibrant student organization scene, and distinctive academic opportunities like hands-on undergraduate research through the EURECA initiative and a long-standing study abroad program in London.
Wikipedia:Midwestern State University is a public liberal arts university in Wichita Falls, Texas. As of fall 2025, MSU Texas enrolled 5,287 students. It is the state's only public institution focused on the liberal arts.
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Essay Requirements
Midwestern State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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