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Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MOPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Maryville, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading478 - 593
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math498 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 24
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,690
Earnings 5yr: $87,195
Debt: $22,785
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,811
Earnings 5yr: $72,214
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,893
Earnings 5yr: $65,615
Debt: $23,250
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,692
Earnings 5yr: $67,786
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,051
Earnings 5yr: $54,822
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,035
Earnings 5yr: $61,777
Debt: $19,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,907
Earnings 5yr: $63,958
Debt: $19,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,705
Earnings 5yr: $63,487
Debt: $20,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,564
Earnings 5yr: $54,616
Debt: $26,000
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,656
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,444
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Animal Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,418
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,179
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,375
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,060
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,012
Earnings 5yr: $49,892
Debt: $26,000
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,872
Earnings 5yr: $49,298
Debt: $25,540
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,328
Earnings 5yr: $61,046
Debt: $18,250
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,729
Earnings 5yr: $76,903
Debt: $23,250
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,600
Earnings 5yr: $42,169
Debt: $26,198
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,246
Earnings 5yr: $48,502
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$16,244
In-State Tuition$10,611
Out-of-State Tuition$17,324
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$41,695
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,885
Completion Signals
54%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,927
Est. Monthly Payment
$161/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$68,349
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