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- School Code: 249600
- Phone: (660) 785-4000
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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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Elementary Education Degree
The elementary education program at Northwest Missouri State University prepares students for careers as elementary teachers. The program focuses on teaching students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the school system or state regulations. Program courses include preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer elementary education degrees.
The Elementary Education program at Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 71 years.
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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.
Students Enrolled in the Elementary Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest Missouri State University has offered the following program levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 123 |
Master's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 9 |
Female | 114 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 3 |
White | 114 |
Multiple Races | 5 |
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
Upon completion of the Elementary Education program at Northwest Missouri State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Description
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, elementary school teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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
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
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