Northwest Missouri State University

#24 in Missouri

4-years Public College In Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University (referred to as Northwest Missouri State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Maryville, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Northwest Missouri State University is $10,181 for Missouri residents and $16,623 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 8,505 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).The highest degree offered at Northwest Missouri State University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$10,181 (Missouri Residents) $16,623 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate85.56%
Student Population8,505
Test Scores1,065 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate53%
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1921 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Northwest Missouri State University is $10,181 for Missouri residents and $16,623 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Northwest Missouri State University is $7,023 for Missouri residents and $7,946 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Northwest Missouri State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 81 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,771 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Northwest Missouri State University is 85.56% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.61%. The average SAT score is 1,065 and the average ACT score is 21. Northwest Missouri State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 8,505 students are attending at Northwest Missouri State University (5,308 undergraduate students). There are 231 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 67 part-time faculty working for Northwest Missouri State University. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 695 (full-time) and 87 (part-time). The graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University is 53% and transfer-out rate is 28%. The retention rate is 80% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Northwest Missouri State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Northwest Missouri State University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Northwest Missouri State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Northwest Missouri State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers