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Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest)
- 800 University Drive
- Maryville, MO 64468
- OPEID College Code: 00249600
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- General Phone: (660) 562-1212
- President: Dean Hubbard
- Website: www.nwmissouri.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 6,511
- College Alias: Northwest
- College Mascot: Bearcats
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Northwest Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.nwmissouri.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,809 | 2,584 | 4,393 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,304 (72%) | 2,005 (78%) | 3,309 (75%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 644 (49%) | 890 (44%) | 1,534 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 34 | 2% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,472 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Northwest Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 29% | 7% | 86% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,198 | $3,433 | $2,191 | $2,513 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 41 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,275 | 1,465 | 1,301 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,193 | $5,835 | $5,535 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,759 | $10,080 | $9,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,276 | $5,854 | $5,492 |
| Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,169 | $14,389 | $13,727 |
| Out of State | $17,735 | $18,634 | $17,732 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,643 | $6,285 | $5,985 |
| Out of State | $9,209 | $10,530 | $9,990 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,643 | $6,285 | $5,985 |
| Out of State | $9,209 | $10,530 | $9,990 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,511 Undergraduate: 5,661 Graduate: 850
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,861 Female: 3,650
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,502 Female: 3,159
- Graduate Gender Male: 359 Female: 491
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,318 Part-Time: 1,193
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,037 Part-Time: 624
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 281 Part-Time: 569
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 253 | 4% |
| American Indian | 32 | 0.5% |
| Black | 256 | 4% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 2% |
| White | 5,253 | 81% |
| Unknown | 555 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 368 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,277 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,851 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,175 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 332 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 158 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 115 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 170 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 62 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 753 | 709 | 44 |
| Faculty Status | 268 | 243 | 25 |
| Tenured Faculty | 94 | 93 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 123 | - | 123 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 268 | 243 | 25 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Other Professionals | 185 | 177 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 274 | 263 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 113 | 105 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 52 | 52 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 88 | 87 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,136 (238) | $60,242 (133) | $48,668 (105) |
| Professor | $74,487 (40) | $75,232 (34) | $70,264 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $64,577 (52) | $68,247 (36) | $56,320 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,842 (89) | $51,091 (42) | $48,726 (47) |
| Instructor | $41,208 (57) | $40,548 (21) | $41,594 (36) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,436 (5) | $61,573 (2) | $69,678 (3) |
| Professor | $88,140 (1) | - (-) | $88,140 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,573 (2) | $61,573 (2) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $60,447 (2) | - (-) | $60,447 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,120 (243) | $60,095 (135) | $48,900 (108) |
| Professor | $74,429 (41) | $75,232 (34) | $70,529 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $64,577 (52) | $68,247 (36) | $56,320 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,854 (91) | $51,059 (44) | $48,726 (47) |
| Instructor | $41,488 (59) | $40,548 (21) | $42,008 (38) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,703,753 | $1,021,222 | $682,531 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 398 | 254 | 144 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 377 | 240 | 137 |
| Baseball | 45 | 45 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 111 | 61 | 50 |
| Football | 126 | 126 | - |
| Golf | 8 | - | 8 |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $46,044 | $23,057 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $14,596 | $25,619 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 49% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 37% |
| American Indian | 29% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 55% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 53% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 49% |
| 6 Years | 52% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 6 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 13 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 45 | 44 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 27 | 18 |
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