Northwest Missouri State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good
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Northwest Missouri State University is a medium four-year, public school with 7,270 students enrolled. This school was established in 1905 and is the only college located in Maryville, Missouri.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
108
Good
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.

Northwest Missouri State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 108 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Computer Science, Management, and Agriculture. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

It is important 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 normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
Northwest Missouri State University student retention rate is fair at 76% (close to Missouri average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University is low: 48%. Nearly 31% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwest Missouri State University is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Find out more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$14,500
Medium
Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, about $11,100 per year. The additional fees at Northwest Missouri State University beyond tuition are about $3,400, which comes to a total of $14,500 per academic 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
80%
Easy
According to recent data, 8,143 applications were submitted and 6,523 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
$5,400
Medium
Northwest Missouri State University provides 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
F
Unsafe
Northwest Missouri State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,700 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $5,400 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Northwest Missouri State University Location and Maps



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