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FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

42

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,826

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Entrepreneurship Degree

An entrepreneur is an individual possessing both the capacity and willingness to manage, develop, and organize resources of a business and all associated risks in order to generate a profit. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer entrepreneurship degrees.

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Missouri State University – West Plains

1600 University Ave, Bolivar, MO

Missouri State University-West Plains prides itself as the foundation of new beginnings and endless possibilities. It was recognized as one of the top 120 two-year colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute Community College Excellence Program and was acknowledged as a Military-Friendly School for three consecutive years by the G.I. Jobs magazine. 

In 1963 this institution was established as the West Plains Residence Center and consequently named as West Plains Campus of Southwest Missouri State University to its current designation, MSU-WP. For more than four decades, MSU-WP serves as a vital educational resource for the residents of south-central Ozarks region of Missouri and nearby places.

At present, MSU-WP has three campus locations in West Plains, MO, Mountain Grove, MO and Dalian, China. This institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools. It continues to provide superb quality education and training as it offers associate of arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees and certificates under the fields of Business, Nursing, General Studies and Teaching. 

MSU-WP fosters an environment that allows students to realize their full potential and aspirations. Compared to other two-year colleges in Missouri, it has maintained higher retention and graduation rates in the past five years.

Students have access to several academic services such as academic support, advisement and job placement assistance. They can also participate in fun and meaningful activities, and join variety of student organizations and campus centers. 

Future Student's Guide http://wp.missouristate.edu/futurestudents/

Academics http://wp.missouristate.edu/academics/

Students Enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missouri State University – West Plains has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Associate's Degree1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Entrepreneurship program at Missouri State University – West Plains, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Chief Executives

Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

General and Operations Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Springfield, MO
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $40.32
    • Average Annual Salary: $83860

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, regulatory affairs managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Springfield, MO
    • Total Employment: 170
    • Average Hourly Rate: $32.83
    • Average Annual Salary: $68280

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Missouri State University – West Plains accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Missouri State University – West Plains may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Missouri State University – West Plains is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball