1963
West Plains, MO

School Details

Missouri State University’s West Plain campus is a two-year, open admissions institution of higher education that is part of the Missouri State University system. The campus is located in West Plains, Missouri, about 100 miles southeast of Springfield. Missouri State University – West Plains started in July of 1963 as Southwest Missouri State College. After becoming Southwest Missouri State University – West Plains, it eventually consolidated with what would become Missouri State University.

The school’s mission is to “empower students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities.” MSU – West Plains provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality educational opportunities. Students can pursue associate’s degrees and certificates. Missouri State University – West Plains also offers many of its courses online, so that students who are non-traditional can maintain a busy schedule while pursuing their degrees or certificates in a hybrid format.

Accreditation & Licensing

Missouri State University-West Plains is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts in General Studies