Northwest Missouri State University

Overview

Northwest Missouri State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Maryville, MO, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 University Drive
Maryville, MO  64468-6001
United States

Contact Mrs. Tammi Grow
Associate Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@nwmissouri.edu
Phone: 660-562-1146
Fax: 660-562-1337

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness
Agriculture
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences
Horticultural Science
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication
Organizational Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Computer And Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education (specific Subject Areas) Related
Education Related
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education&-individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Production Technologies Related
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Dietetics
Health And Wellness
Pre-veterinary Studies
Radiologic Technology/science
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Forestry Related
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
Political Science And Government
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,048

Applied

4,788

Accepted

5,654

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,666

Females Applied

2,904

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,382

Males Applied

1,884

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.37

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview
Other requirements:	Minimum SAT score of 980 or ACT Composite of 21

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	22	20	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,702

In-state

12,355

Out-of-state

Fees

4,103

Full-time student fees

10,016

Room & board

6,356

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

9,815

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,073

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,484

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,938

Avg. Loan Aid

2,841

Avg. Grant Aid

6,163

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

41%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,654

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

32%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.08%
Black or African American	5.64%
White or Caucasian	81.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.33%
Asian	0.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	3.56%
Other	0.94%

Gender

Male (42.75%)

Female (57.25%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	33%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Day and Northwest Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Indian Student Association, ACM, National Society of Leadership and Success, Student Senate and Resident Hall Association (RHA)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		No
Cheerleading	No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Football		No
Golf		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No
Track And Field		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 2
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1	No
Racquetball	No	No	No
Riflery	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 2	No
Softball	No	Division 2	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 2
Weight Lifting	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

324

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 241

Part-time - 83

Male - 158

Female - 144

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