Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  To be eligible for most, but not all Missouri student financial aid, initial and renewal students should have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file by February 1.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Estimated Yearly Costs: $15,274 MO Resident, $19,294 Non-MO Resident. This includes tuition & fees (based on 30 credit hours), books & supplies, room & board, and other expenses. Personal expenses will vary, but average $3,275 per year for students.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Students transferring up to and including 29.99 hours of credit to Missouri State University-West Plains with an overall grade point average below 1.75 will be admitted on probation. Students transferring 30 or more hours of credit with an overall grade point average below 2.0 are admitted on probation.
• Official Transcripts:
  An official transcript from each college/university is required. Students with fewer than 24 transferable hours must also request a high school transcript or equivalency be sent to the office of admission.
• SAT Scores:
  Transfer students without transferable college-level math and writing credits, as indicated by the student's academic records, should have an ACCUPLACER or ACT score on file for placement purposes.
• Apply Here:
  https://wp.missouristate.edu/Admissions/Transfer.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer grade equivalents will be determined and recorded with the student’s transfer credit. Credit will be awarded for courses in which a “D” or higher was earned. Grades of “F” are included in the calculation of the transfer grade point average.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  No limit exists on the number of credits that may be transferred from other institutions; however, students must complete the last 15 hours of the degree program in residence at the West Plains Campus or one of its extended campuses.

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