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Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University is a medium, public institution located in Maryville, mo. Founded in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University offers undergraduate degrees in 94 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 4,679 undergraduates
cost $9,502 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Northwest Missouri State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 85.6%
SAT score average 1089
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.46
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northwest Missouri State University is known for one of its top majors: Educational Administration and Supervision. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Educational Administration and Supervision
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Curriculum and Instruction
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Computer Science
Special Education and Teaching
Research and Experimental Psychology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,502
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,428
Books & supplies $400
Other expenses $2,576
Cost of attendance* $22,906
Average financial aid package $11,939
Estimated cost $10,967 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,569
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,428
Books & supplies $400
Other expenses $2,576
Cost of attendance* $28,973
Average financial aid package $11,939
Estimated cost $17,034 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northwest Missouri State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,679, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

9,664

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
42%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
51%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northwest Missouri State University, students love their National Society of Leadership and Success, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468-6001
phone 660-562-1212
address https://www.nwmissouri.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

National society of leadership and success

Sigma society

Indian student association

Sigma kappa

Sigma sigma sigma

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northwest Missouri State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northwest Missouri State University?

Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Missouri State University? 

The acceptance rate for Northwest Missouri State University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Northwest Missouri State University?

The average high school GPA for Northwest Missouri State University students was 3.46.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northwest Missouri State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northwest Missouri State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $91,624.

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