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Northwest Missouri State University

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Maryville, Missouri 64468-6001

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Known for business — excellent value

Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution in Maryville with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.5K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,885 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,824.

Established
1905
Mascot
Bobby Bearcat
Type
Public university
Conference
Mid-America
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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86%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
4,550Students
19:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$47,885Earnings 10yr
$14,824Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northwest Missouri State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1090

Reading & WritingMid: 515
480600
MathMid: 528
490600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,181
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,623
Room & Board$11,788
Books & Supplies$400
Total Cost of Attendance$22,906
Average Net Price$14,824
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,120
$30–48K$11,907
$48–75K$13,258
$75–110K$16,939
$110K+$19,742

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,824

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,927

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

30

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (94)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,550
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 4%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.5%
Freshman Retention74.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,695
8 Years$44,756
10 Years$47,885

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,300
Men
$49,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from MO state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
88 mi(153 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
277 mi(480 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
330 mi(572 min)

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