Northwest Missouri State University
PublicMaryville, MO
Located in Maryville, MO, Northwest Missouri State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 4,378 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 86% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $80,690/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $6,713 more per year in tuition and fees (1.6x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Missouri State University's acceptance rate?
Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Northwest Missouri State University?
Admitted students at Northwest Missouri State University typically score between 976–1193 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Northwest Missouri State University?
Admitted students at Northwest Missouri State University typically score between 19–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Northwest Missouri State University cost?
Northwest Missouri State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,945 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Northwest Missouri State University?
For 2024-25, Northwest Missouri State University's published tuition and required fees were $17,324 for out-of-state students and $10,611 for in-state students -- $6,713 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Northwest Missouri State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Northwest Missouri State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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