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Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,120
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Median earnings
- $52,028
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Northwest Missouri State University is a public college in Maryville, MO with 4,378 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1119 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,120 per year ($13,750 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,028 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,834
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,871
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing478–593
200800
SAT Math498–600
200800
ACT Composite19–24
136
What Northwest Missouri State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,869
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,037
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,018
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,750
- $30–48k$13,482
- $48–75k$12,855
- $75–110k$16,947
- $110k+$21,243
Get a personal estimate with Northwest Missouri State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $52,028
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,378
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White79%
- Hispanic5%
- Black5%
- Asian1%
Northwest Missouri State University FAQ
What is Northwest Missouri State University's acceptance rate?+
Northwest Missouri State University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest Missouri State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 478–593 on SAT Reading and Writing and 498–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1119.
What ACT score do you need for Northwest Missouri State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–24.
Is Northwest Missouri State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Northwest Missouri State University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,834 students applied to Northwest Missouri State University and 5,871 were admitted; 1,035 enrolled.
Does Northwest Missouri State University consider legacy status?+
No. Northwest Missouri State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Northwest Missouri State University require an essay?+
Northwest Missouri State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Northwest Missouri State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,869 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,120.
What is Northwest Missouri State University's graduation rate?+
52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 178624 · How we use this data
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