Wichita Falls is located in the northern-mid region of Texas, 15 miles south of the Oklahoma border, residing in Wichita County. This area is commonly referred to as Texoma. It is northwest of Fort Worth (115 miles) and Dallas (141 miles) and slightly southwest of Oklahoma City (138 miles).
Actually, no. Wichita Falls has an excellent ranking as an affordable place to live and even a #1 ranking in BBQ!
1. #1 City with Lowest Cost of Living | May 2020 | Niche
2. #19 The 25 Cheapest U.S. Cities to Live In | October 2020 | Kiplinger
3. #7 City with Lowest Cost of Living in America | July 2019 | Business Facilities
4. #1 Most Affordable Place to BBQ in the Country | June 2019 | The Apartment Guide
5. #5 Lowest Cost of Living for Young People | Dec. 2018 | WalletHub
There sure are! Whether on campus or off there is always something exciting happening in Wichita Falls. The staff and students at MSU Texas support and produce many events and activities for you to enjoy including our college sports: football, basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, and tennis; fun-filled parades and celebrations: Stampede Week, Homecoming, Caribfest, 5Kolor, the Lip Sync Competition, the always popular Cardboard Boat Race and so much more. There are live theater productions, concerts at the Museum of Art at MSU, Akin Auditorium and the Fain Fine Arts Center and over 100 student organizations. You’ll have a great time celebrating at MSU Texas! Discover Wichita Falls
Off Campus you’ll find the Wichita Theatre, Backdoor Theatre and Stage 2 Dinner Theatre, each offering wonderful live productions throughout the year. The MPEC Convention Center hosts live concerts, trade shows, festivals, rodeos and more. The City has great shopping, restaurants, antique stores, parks, 24 miles of walking/biking trails, many popular “nightlife” establishments, annual parades, the Hotter N’ Hell Hundred, the Farmers Market, the Museum of North Texas History, Art Walk and so much more. Outside the city there are nearby state parks (20 minutes to two hours) including Lake Arrowhead, Fort Richardson, Lake Mineral Wells, Copper Breaks, Palo Pinto, Dinosaur Valley and up in Oklahoma the beautiful Wichita Mountains. Exploring around the city will definitely keep you busy!
Yes! There are employment opportunities on and off campus. The MSU Career Management Center can assist with your search for a job or even an internship. The unemployment rate, 3.6%, is lower than the national average of 4.3%, and employers are always seeking talented, enthusiastic employees to hire.
The Wee Chi Tah sculpture sitting along side the Wichita River and Ohio Street train bridge.