Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Maryville, Missouri |
| Online | nwmissouri.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, approximately 100 miles north of Kansas City in the state's rural northwest region. The main campus encompasses 370 acres featuring traditional red-brick academic buildings and the 315-acre University Farm used for agricultural research and education. Founded in 1905 as a teacher's college, Northwest Missouri State has evolved into a comprehensive public university with particular strengths in agriculture, business, education, and computer science programs. The university maintains a residential campus culture with most first-year students living in on-campus housing facilities. Northwest competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Bearcats, with the football program having established itself as a prominent force in its division with multiple national championships.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Northwest is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Northwest Missouri State University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#914 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#368 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Missouri
#52 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 938/1158 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Missouri Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $3,487 |
| Room and Board | $10,428 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,576 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,906 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $3,487 |
| Room and Board | $10,428 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,576 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,973 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 29% |
| Education | 17% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| General Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178624 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Missouri State University.
Current students may use the Northwest Missouri State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024