Northwest Missouri State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,378 students.
About This School
Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, Missouri with approximately 4,378 undergraduate students enrolled. Northwest Missouri State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,244 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $43,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northwest Missouri State University is a public university in Maryville, Missouri, United States. It has an enrollment of 9,152 students. Founded in 1905 as a teachers college, its campus is based on the design for Forest Park at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and is the official Missouri State Arboretum. The school is governed by a state-appointed Board of Regents and headed by President Lance Tatum.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the affordable net price of $14,824/year and low debt at graduation are genuinely appealing, but a 57% graduation rate and 74% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant number of students either struggle to finish or find a better fit elsewhere. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, lower-cost Midwest campus and have a clear plan to stay on track — but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that dropout pattern before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,378 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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