Northwest Missouri State University

79%

Acceptance Rate

$7,964

Avg.Financial Aid

002496

FAFSA Code

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Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
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HLC
Website
www.nwmissouri.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
6,857
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

6605621212

Fax:

6605621900

Address

800 University Drive

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Northwest Missouri State University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
79%
SAT Range
976 - 1193
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
19 - 24
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. Northwest Missouri State University has 4 admission thresholds. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 998-1240 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Northwest Missouri State University, must score 22 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 19 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 800 University Drive, Maryville, Missouri 64468-6001, or call (660) 562-1212.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$12,524
Average Annual Cost
$4,562

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$19,751
Other Fees
$3,282
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$8,932
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,575

Total One Year Cost

$19,751

Before applying to NMSU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $23,126. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

22:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

78%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

67%

Academic Calendar

Trimester

Research Funding per Student

$60

Faculty Overview

58%

Male Professors

42%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,654

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

32%

Full-time / Part-time

87% / 13%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

82%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

31%

Out Of State

67%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$55,791 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

37%

Averege Housing Cost

$5,272/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,660/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,660/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Bearcats

School Colors

forest green and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc

Total Male Athletes

249

Total Female Athletes

131

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At NMSU, $9,022 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at NMSU costs around $3,660 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the university are 42% and 58%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$32,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$15,250 - $28,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$158 - $291

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

97%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,964

Students Receiving Federal Grants

39%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,386

Students Receiving State Aid

37%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,102

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

93%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,625

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$10,061

$30K - $48K

$9,589

$48K - $75K

$7,349

$75K - $110K

$4,724

> $110K

$3,602

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$591,764

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$4,367,267

In case the students at Northwest Missouri State University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $4,509, whereas the financial aid is $5,690. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,010 as well as institutional aid worth $5,690. At NMSU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $591,764 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $4,367,267.

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