Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University is a public research university in Maryville, Missouri, serving roughly 4,378 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 86.09% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,885 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,611
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,244 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 86.09% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,378 90.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.23%
- Average SAT Score: 1119
Northwest Missouri State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Northwest Missouri State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northwest Missouri State University?
Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, MO (ZIP 64468-6001).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Northwest Missouri State University public or private?
Northwest Missouri State University is a Public institution.
How much does Northwest Missouri State University cost?
Published tuition: $10,611 in-state, $17,324 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,244.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,176 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,447 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,959 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,423 |
| $110,001+ | $20,796 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $42,444.
How hard is it to get into Northwest Missouri State University?
Admission rate: 86.09%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1119 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Northwest Missouri State University?
Total enrollment: 4,378 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University?
150%-time completion rate: 54.23%.
First-year retention: 73.9%.
What do graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn?
Median earnings: $41,695 six years after entry; $47,885 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
27.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northwest Missouri State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (3,044 completions)
- Educational Administration & Support (471 completions)
- Computer Science (362 completions)
- CIP 520201 (250 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (193 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (96 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (83 completions)
- CIP 450702 (82 completions)
- Teaching Assistants/Aides (80 completions)
- CIP 310101 (74 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northwest Missouri State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 86.09%; completion rate 54.23%; median earnings $47,885 at 10 years; net price $16,244. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$10,611
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest Missouri State University was $10,611.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,244
2024 Value
In 2024 Northwest Missouri State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,244.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$64,976 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,244 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$42,444 4-Year In-State Tuition
$69,296 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northwest Missouri State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northwest Missouri State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northwest Missouri State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,390 | $11,391 | $10,612 |
| 2014 | $6,525 | $11,526 | $10,570 |
| 2015 | $6,767 | $11,823 | $10,154 |
| 2016 | $7,343 | $12,513 | $10,986 |
| 2017 | $7,657 | $12,908 | $11,502 |
| 2018 | $7,844 | $13,166 | $12,207 |
| 2019 | $8,238 | $14,020 | $12,354 |
| 2020 | $8,500 | $14,458 | $12,925 |
| 2021 | $8,852 | $14,919 | $13,398 |
| 2022 | $9,502 | $15,569 | $13,732 |
| 2023 | $10,181 | $16,623 | $14,824 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86.09% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1119
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwest Missouri State University in 2024 is 4,378 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.89% 100% Completion Time
54.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.89% of students graduating from Northwest Missouri State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northwest Missouri State University.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$47,885 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.90% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
636.96% Return on Investment
4.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northwest Missouri State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Educational Administration & Support: 471 completions
Computer Science: 362 completions
CIP 52.0201: 250 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 193 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 96 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 83 completions
CIP 45.0702: 82 completions
Teaching Assistants/Aides: 80 completions
CIP 31.0101: 74 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 3,044 completions
Most popular programs at Northwest Missouri State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northwest Missouri State University graduates.
About
Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, MO, offering 82 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 4,378 students. The admission rate is 86.09%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1119. The institution maintains a 54.23% graduation rate. Approximately 27.27% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 82 distinct degree programs, Northwest Missouri State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Northwest Missouri State University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $10,611 and average net price is $16,244 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Northwest Missouri State University?
The admission rate is 86.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Northwest Missouri State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Northwest Missouri State University reports midpoint SAT about 1119 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn?
Median earnings are $41,695 six years after entry and $47,885 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northwest Missouri State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
How big is Northwest Missouri State University?
Total enrollment is about 4,378 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northwest Missouri State University public or private?
Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution located in Maryville, MO.
Is Northwest Missouri State University an HBCU?
No. Northwest Missouri State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwest Missouri State University a tribal college?
No. Northwest Missouri State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northwest Missouri State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northwest Missouri State University does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.4%).
Is Northwest Missouri State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northwest Missouri State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.