Northwest Missouri State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Northwest Missouri State University is a medium four-year, public school with 8,505 students enrolled. This school was established in 1905 and is the only college located in Maryville, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at Northwest Missouri State University.

Majors
Offered
111
Northwest Missouri State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 111 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Computer Science, and Agriculture. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Northwest Missouri State University is high at 80% (above Missouri average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University is below average - 54%. Around 31% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwest Missouri State University is reasonably decent: 18:1. Find out more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, $12,100 annually. The additional fees at Northwest Missouri State University (not included in tuition costs) are around $3,500; this comes to $15,600 a year.

Read the details about Northwest Missouri State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,877 applications were submitted and 5,884 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

Northwest Missouri State University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northwest Missouri State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,200
Medium
Northwest Missouri State University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northwest Missouri State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Northwest Missouri State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, nearly $6,200 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Northwest Missouri State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Northwest Missouri State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwest Missouri State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, Missouri
64468-6001, USA
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