Welcome and thank you for your interest in Missouri State University-West Plains!

Our campus’ founders, who worked diligently to establish an institute for higher learning in West Plains, passionately valued education as a primary avenue to improving our region through a better qualified workforce and a more secure financial future for families. 

These same values continue to be shared by many individuals, businesses, and organizations who donate their time, talents, and financial resources to enhance our programs, improve facilities, and help students succeed. It is truly exciting and rewarding to see how this support has helped the West Plains campus evolve and grow in its short history, including improving accessibility to higher education with the openings of our extended campuses in Houston and at Shannon Hall in Mountain Grove. 

With your assistance, we can continue helping students fulfill dreams, improve our communities through a better-educated workforce, and pursue the University’s vision of providing the highest quality post-secondary education while keeping higher education accessible and affordable for residents. We welcome and appreciate your support!