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Northwest Missouri State University
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Information Summary
Ranks 784th overall and 25th in Missouri
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
78.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,169 |
| Admission
Success rate |
75% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
25 / 1140 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
71% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,242 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Maryville, MO 64468-6001
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,107 (11,582 urban / 2,525 rural) |
| Households | 5,054 (2.25 people per house) |
| Families | 2,641 (2.9 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 315 |
| Pop. — Asian | 198 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 84 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,566 |
| Pop. — Other | 66 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Trimester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 207th on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
| Incidents | per 1000 Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated assault | 1 | 0.15 |
| Forcible rape | 4 | 0.61 |
| Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter | N/A | N/A |
| Robbery | N/A | N/A |
| Violent crime | 5 | 0.77 |
| Arson | N/A | N/A |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.38 |
| Larceny-theft | 53 | 8.14 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0.15 |
| Property crime | 63 | 9.68 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwest Missouri State University?
Ranks 1769th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,567 | $3,567 | $7,134 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 | $1,626 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $208 | $208 | $357 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $3,507 | $3,507 | $7,013 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,376 | $1,376 | $1,376 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $260 | $260 | $454 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,169 | $14,169 | $17,735 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $5,643 | $5,643 | $9,209 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,643 | $5,643 | $9,209 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,535  $5,193 |
$5,535  $5,193 |
$9,540  $8,759 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $450  $450 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,492  $6,276 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,250  $2,250 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 4,393 (1,809 male / 2,584 female) |
| Admitted | 3,309 (1,304 male / 2,005 female) |
| Admission rate | 75% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,534 (644 male / 890 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,519 (637 male / 882 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 15 (7 male / 8 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 6,242 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Northwest Missouri State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Northwest Missouri State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 510th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 96% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 706th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 2% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 550 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 490 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 940 / 1140 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,950 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,666 |
| Board Fee | $2,950 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Northwest Missouri State University Ranks 3740th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,420 | 363 |  27% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,192 | 87 |  7% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,499 | 1,088 |  82% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,106 | 798 |  60% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,173 |  88% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 114 | 72 | 186 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 134 | 114 | 248 |
Hispanic | 43 | 58 | 101 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 34 | 57 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 | 16 | 27 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,161 | 2,960 | 5,121 |
Race Unknown | 201 | 301 | 502 |
| Total | 2,687 | 3,555 | 6,242 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Northwest Missouri State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 9 | 5 | 14 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 18 | 22 | 40 |
Hispanic | 4 | 6 | 10 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 5 | 10 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 1 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 470 | 658 | 1,128 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 507 | 697 | 1,204 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 67 | 141 | |
| 7 | 76 | 83 | |
| 8 | 37 | 45 | |
| 24 | 15 | 39 | |
| 21 | 15 | 36 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Northwest Missouri State University Ranks 1655th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $52,873 ($57,888 male / $46,592 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 241 (134 male / 107 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 20 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 12 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,384,309 |
Local News for Northwest Missouri State University
Students mourn Northwest Missouri State U. student's death September 24th
“The rain was fitting for such a terrible day.” The post from Northwest Missouri State University student Emily Weber’s Facebook account sums up the feeling of shock and sadness of Britnee Baldridge’s friends and college family when they learned of her death Monday afternoon.
Student found dead at Northwest Missouri State U. September 22nd
Northwest Missouri State University officials have identified a dead student found inside a residential hall on campus.</p><p>Britnee Baldridge, 20, from Maysville, Mo., was found dead Monday at approximately 2 p.m. in West Tower Suites. Authorities have not determined a cause of death. Baldridge’s death is under investigation by the Nodaway County Coroner, University Police, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Maryville Public Safety.
Two Northwest Missourian Students Diagnosed with H1N1 September 1st
Northwest Missourian University officials have confirmed two Northwest students have been diagnosed with probable H1N1 influenza.
Northwest Missouri State University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Northwest Missouri State University is a state university in Maryville, Missouri. The campus, based on the design for Forest Park (St. Louis) at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, is the official Missouri State Arboretum. In 1905 the Missouri Legislature created five districts in the state to establish teaching standards or norms (hence the original name Normal school) in a state teacher college network. Maryville won the competition for the Northwest district with an offer to donate 86 acres (on coincidentally the northwest corner of town) and $58,000 on the site of a Methodist Seminary. The other districts in the network were to be at Kirksville (Northeast – now Truman State), Cape Girardeau (Southeast), Springfield (Southwest – now Missouri State), and Warrensburg (Central – now Central Missouri). In 1919 the school was granted the name Northwest Missouri State Teacher’s College, and with that the ability to grant baccalaureate degrees. In 1949 the name was shrunk to Northwest Missouri State College by the Board of Regents. In 1969, Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes pushed for switching St. Joseph Junior College from a two-year school into a four-year state college. Opening a new four-year state school within 45 miles of Maryville (along with a delay in converting U.S. Route 71 to Maryville to four-lane status until ultimately 2002) was perceived in Maryville as an attempt to kill the school (and the town with which it is intertwined). Its name changed to Northwest Missouri State University. Main article: Missouri State Arboretum Northwest has long billed itself as the “most beautiful state university campus” in the state of Missouri thanks its landscaped tree lined campus sporting more than species of trees. In 1993 the state legislature designated Northwest the official Missouri State Arboretum. In 1998 the Bearcats won the NCAA Division II national football championship by going 15-0—the first time a Division II school had won 15 games in history and the first time a Northwest school won a team national championship in any sport. Interest in Northwest has prompted it to play one game a year at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri with Pittsburg State University. In 2000 Northwest began offering an on campus course for gifted high school students who spend their junior and senior years of high school living on the campus completing their high school courses as well as two years of college work. In 2004 Northwest entered into an agreement to become the fifth campus of the University of Missouri System and change its name to the University of Missouri–Northwest. Northwest approached the University of Missouri noting that University of Missouri–Columbia is the only state school north of the Missouri River to offer doctorate degrees while six state schools south of the river offer the degrees (the schools in Kansas City, Rolla and St. Louis along with the state universities at Cape Girardeau, Springfield and Warrensburg). Northwest was motivated to approach the system after Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri proposed changing its status so that it could offer masters degrees—a move that was perceived to encroach on Northwest’s master’s turf since the two schools are close geographically. In 2005 the Missouri Legislature approved the expansion of Missouri Western but let the agreement for Northwest sunset in early 2006. In November 2004 Ventria Bioscience entered into an agreement with Northwest to create a facility near the university and to relocate its operations, research and production to the state. On April 12, 2005 Anheuser-Busch, the number one buyer of rice in the United States said it would not purchase rice grown in Missouri if genetically modified rice were to be grown in the state. Anheuser-Busch and Ventria both agreed to this proposal, but in December 2005 Ventria withdrew from the agreement with Northwest due in part to a dramatic reduction in the amount of financial support offered by the state government.
Northwest Missouri State University History
Northwest was founded in 1905. The Bearcat name was established in 1916 by a competing university’s basketball team to recognize Northwest’s athletes as formidable opponents.
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. It has historically had an emphasis on agriculture, education, and business. It is classed as a Master’s College and University I by the Carnegie Institute.
Northwest Missouri State University Academics
Academics are divided between three colleges: Arts & Sciences, Education & Human Services, and Business & Professional Studies. There are more than twenty academic departments offering dozens of major and minor areas of study. To ensure their students are retained, NMSU offers a multitude of academic support and retention programs, including SOAR, Discover (career services), the Exploring Majors program to help determine a student’s focus, and general and practicum classes.
Northwest Missouri State University has academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. There are 3 colleges: the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Education and Human Services, and the College of Business & Professional Studies. There is also a graduate school.
p. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields within the various academic colleges. Degrees at the bachelor’s level can be received in such areas as animal science, broadcasting, business, English, horticulture, industrial psychology, journalism, physics, public relations, Spanish, theatre, and wildlife ecology & conservation. There are pre-professional programs in forestry, engineering, law, mortuary science, and many health fields. Minors are available in many of the major areas and also in fields such as English writing, French, gerontology, and nutrition. There are 2 year programs in farm operations, medical administrative assistant, and office systems.
p. Graduate programs are offered in 38 master’s level programs, among them business administration, education, agriculture, guidance and counseling, recreation, and biology. Most of the programs are concentrated in education; the only Master of Arts degrees offered are in English and history. Aside from biology, the physical sciences are not represented. The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is offered through the College of Education in the following areas: superintendency, secondary principalship, and elementary principalship. There are no doctoral programs.
Northwest Missouri State University Unique Programs
Northwest Missouri offers The Missouri Academy. This two-year, residential program replaces the junior and senior year of high school for skilled, advanced high school students and acclimates them to the college experience. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences produces graduates who go on to improve goods and services for optimal individual and family life. The Horace Mann Laboratory School provides an arena for early childhood, elementary, and middle school teachers to improve their skills and gain valuable experience.
Northwest Missouri State University is the site of the Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics, and Computing, which is a two year program replacing the junior and senior years of high school for academically talented students. Students earn both a high school diploma and an associate of science degree. Some courses may be taken with traditional college students, and students live on campus in a special residence hall.
p. On-line courses are offered in a range of areas, including biology, Missouri politics, economics, business areas, and education. There is a bachelor’s degree completion program offered in accounting and business management.
Northwest Missouri State University Financial Aid
Financial aid recipients at Northwest Missouri must meet a number of qualifications similar to other state universities: be enrolled as a degree-seeking student, have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate, make satisfactory academic programs, and register with selective service. Northwest Missouri State offers many aid options including Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Perkins Loans, William D. Ford Loans, and Federal Work Study programs. There are also aid programs unique to the state including the Advantage Missouri Program and the Missouri College Guarantee Program.
Tuition and mandatory fees at Northwest Missouri State University are $2,767.50 per semester for the 2005-2006 academic year for in-state, undergraduate students taking 15 credit hours. Students applying from out of state and graduate students have higher costs.
p. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans. Work-study programs are also available based on need; students must maintain good academic standing. Students who seek financial aid will need to fill out the Federal Student Financial Aid Form, available on-line.
p. Graduate students may also receive financial aid in the form of teaching or research assistantships, including a stipend and a waiver of some of the tuition and other fees. Graduate students should consult with their individual department about what sort of assistantships or fellowships are available and about the details of the application process. There are several small scholarships specifically for graduate students in particular programs.
p. Special financial aid programs for minority or non-traditional students include the Missouri Minority Teach Education Scholarship.
Northwest Missouri State University Students
Northwest Missouri offers more than 150 student organizations including academic and honor societies, fraternities and sororities, sports clubs, and religious and service groups. Broadway productions and nationally known comedians and musical acts are common on-campus attractions. Northwest Missouri State offers traditional dormitories, and also Living-Learning environments, focused on specific areas of academic interest and intended to immerse students in their field of study.
Student life at Northwest Missouri State University includes opportunities in a diverse range of activities and organizations. There are fraternities and sororities, academic and professional groups, multicultural organizations, religious groups, and other groups such as the performance group Improv a La Mode, the Kennel Club, the River Wildlife Club, and the Star Trek society. Creative writers can meet as part of the Scribblers Club or contribute to the literary magazine Medium Weight Forks. Other media produced by students include the magazine Heartland View, a weekly newspaper, and a yearbook. Students can also be involved with the campus radio station. There is a recreation center and students can participate in intramural sports.
p. Missouri State University is home to the state arboretum, which has a tree walk and offers summer internships.
Northwest Missouri State University Traditions
The Bell of 1948 is rung campus-wide to signify athletic victories, the passing of a student, or any other significant or memorable event recognized by the entire campus community. One of those events is the annual Walkout Day, which is the Friday before Homecoming when students leave classes early and have a massive celebration downtown. Another such celebration is Family Day, when faculty and administrators get to meet with parents and other family of their students.
Northwest Missouri State University Local Community
Maryville is a traditional American small town. The population numbers just over 11,000. Mozingo Lake offers an 18-hole championship golf course and recreation areas for camping, fishing, and boating. Major employers of Maryville residents include Energizer, Kawasaki, Maryville Metal Culverts, ARAMark, and the Maryville School District.
The surrounding environment is rural. Near-by attractions include a golf course, an aquatic center, and boating and camping. Kansas City, Omaha, and Des Moines are each about a 2-3 hour drive away.
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3 months ago
janiezip janiezip ((at)) cox dot net
this is the best small college you could pick for your kid. I graduated from NWMSU in 1980. went to a "major" university before money ran out. best campus, best faculity, best town, best "neighborhood" to let your kid go to. Now I'm a 50+ bearcat. Nice place, truly nice place. I'd take my kid there personally and not feel bad at all.
11 months ago
Shirley Kelley Hackett shackett ((at)) peak dot org
On this Saturday, I was surfing TV and found a football game. The surroundings looked somewhat familiar and I stayed with the station to learn more about the teams and the location. I did not go to school at NWMSU but my aunt and my sister-in-law graduated from College High many,many years ago. I grew up in Nodaway Co. and played piano in a contest in the auditorium at the college. My husband would have graduated from College High but the family moved to Whatcom Co.,Wash.in 1937. My parents, my sister and I lived easst of Pickering and we went to Calif. in 1940. You can see I am quite elderly but still relate to my growing up years in NW Mo. On an extended stay there in 1979 I used the college library to do some ancestory searching. If we had stayed in the county I would probably have gone to NWMSU. But the country was coming out of recession and now we are going into a recession. I wish you well as well as all the surrounding territories. And Hurray for the Bearcats!! I'll follow them by TV to Florence, Ala. I was there a few years ago on the Steamboat Delta Queen. Good luck in the play-offs! Shirley Kelley Hackett