Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002496
- Phone: (660) 785-4000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
73.24%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,378Average 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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Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest)
100 E Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO
Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, MO and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Northwest has an annual student enrollment of around seven thousand.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Northwest offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Computer And Information Sciences
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Northwest Missouri State University. A score within the range of 950 - 1200 on the SAT, or 20 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Northwest has an admissions rate of around 69% of which only 34% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at nwmissouri.edu.
Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,000 each year. Northwest may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Northwest Missouri State University "Bearcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
- Football (NCAA Division II)
Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.nwmissouri.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Northwest 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
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Northwest Missouri State University is around 6,900 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 19% enrolling as graduate students and 82% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $12,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State: $5,000-$5,900
- Out-of-State: $11,000-$12,890
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $340-$410 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $580-$700 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 97% | $7,964 |
Receiving Student Loans | 65% | $6,076 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northwest Missouri State University may provide student services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dietetics Program
- * Accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (since 1986)
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1969)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1954)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Northwest Missouri State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Basketball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Track and Field (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Football (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Northwest Missouri State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agriculture (B, M)
- Animal Science (B)
- Agronomy and Crop Science (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Marine Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
English Language and Literature
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Cartography and GIS (B, C, M)
- Political Science (B)
- Geography (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Northwest Missouri State University.
- Missouri Western State University in Marshall, MO (41 miles away)
- Peru State College in Norfolk, NE (46 miles away)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha in Papillion, NE (86 miles away)
- University of Missouri - Kansas City in Columbia, MO (92 miles away)
- Haskell Indian Nations University in Garden City, KS (99 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in Missouri
- Browse our list of public colleges in Missouri
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002496
- Phone: (660) 785-4000
- School Homepage