What Northwest Missouri State costs
Northwest Missouri State University charges $10,611 a year in published tuition and fees for Missouri residents, about $5,306 a semester, and $17,324 a year for students from other states, about $8,662 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,945 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,732 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Northwest Missouri State
For fall 2024, Northwest Missouri State University received 5,185 applications and admitted 4,464 students, and 990 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 976 and 1193.
What Northwest Missouri State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Northwest Missouri State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 86 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 83 |
| Psychology | 65 |
| General Studies | 46 |
| Health and Wellness | 43 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 39 |
| Agribusiness / Agricultural Business Operations | 39 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 38 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Northwest Missouri State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois: 4,410 undergraduates
- Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas: 4,210 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin: 4,205 undergraduates
- Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois: 4,188 undergraduates
- University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska: 4,088 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Northwest Missouri State University's acceptance rate? 86.1% for fall 2024: 4,464 of 5,185 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Northwest Missouri State University? $10,611 a year for in-state students and $17,324 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Northwest Missouri State University? About 4,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Northwest Missouri State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 976–1193.
What is the campus setting at Northwest Missouri State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Northwest Missouri State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Northwest Missouri State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
