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Northwest Missouri State University Science & Tech Programs

Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, MO. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Northwest Missouri State University Rankings

Northwest has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 116	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#75 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#664 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northwest Missouri State University?

Contact details for Northwest can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Phone:	6605621212
Website:	www.nwmissouri.edu/
Admissions:	www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/index.htm
Financial Aid:	www.nwmissouri.edu/FinAid/Index.htm

How Do I Get Into Northwest?

You can apply to Northwest online at: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/index.htm

Northwest is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northwest

These are the things Northwest requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northwest?

Northwest maintains an acceptance rate of 86%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Northwest, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 478 and 593. Math scores were between 498 and 600.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 976 to 1193. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Northwest ranged between 19 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Northwest vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,862	1,587	85%
Women	3,323	2,877	87%

Can I Afford Northwest Missouri State University?

The average net price after aid at Northwest is $14,824. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,713
In-State Fees	$3,898
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,426
Out-of-State Fees	$3,898
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,611
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,324

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 18% of students at Northwest receive some form of financial aid (1,020 students).

Approximately 69% of students at Northwest receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,739 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,408.

Student Loan Debt

42% of Northwest undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,050 per year.

Northwest Missouri State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,985 students enrolled at Northwest. Northwest is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,550 undergraduate students at Northwest, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwest Missouri State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	45
Black or African American	218
Hispanic	254
White	3,562
American Indian/Alaska Native	27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	209
Non-Resident	127

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northwest break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	616
Iowa	134
Nebraska	110
Kansas	61
Arkansas	6

Additionally, approximately 2.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwest Missouri State University Graduate Student Diversity

4,065 of Northwest’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northwest, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwest Missouri State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	154
Hispanic	109
White	2,833
American Indian/Alaska Native	12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	69
Non-Resident	593

Online Learning at Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,389 undergraduate students at Northwest took at least one online class — of those, 845 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 83 students took at least one online class and 2,443 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Northwest maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.