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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: John Jasinski
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Trimester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 7,076
  • College Alias: Northwest
  • College Mascot: Bearcats
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Northwest Missouri State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Northwest Missouri State University Campus Map
 
    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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,2633,0475,310
Number Granted Admission (%)1,555 (69%)2,187 (72%)3,742 (70%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)660 (42%)902 (41%)1,562 (42%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam292%
ACT ® Exam1,50496%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading--
SAT ® Math480560
SAT ® Writing410540
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English1925
ACT ® Math1824
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving58%27%34%89%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,359$3,966$1,871$4,033
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.4%3.5%2.9%
Number in Default645038
Number in Repayment1,4521,4041,275
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,626$5,530$5,193
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,626$5,530$5,193
Out of State Tuition and Fees$9,403$9,307$8,760
Books and Supplies$500$500$450
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,202$6,590$6,276
Other Expenses$2,425$2,425$2,250
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$15,753$15,045$14,169
In-State$15,753$15,045$14,169
Out of State$19,530$18,822$17,736
Off Campus
In-District$6,126$6,030$5,643
In-State$6,126$6,030$5,643
Out of State$9,903$9,807$9,210
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,126$6,030$5,643
In-State$6,126$6,030$5,643
Out of State$9,903$9,807$9,210
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Economics----
Agriculture--143
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences, Other1---
Agronomy and Crop Science--5-
Animal Sciences--12-
Horticultural Science--5-
Agricultural Business--37-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--28-
Cell Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other----
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--22-
Administrative Assistant--5-
Business Administration--12160
Business Economics--1-
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other4---
Finance--19-
International Business--4-
Management Information Systems--9-
Marketing--19-
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising--14-
Journalism--14-
Organizational Communication--9-
Public Relations--16-
Radio and Television--20-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--5-
Computer Systems Analysis---62
Web and Digital Design--26-
 
Education
Agricultural Teacher Education--111
Art Teacher Education--6-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education6--2
Biology Teacher Education--2-
Business Teacher Education--1-
Computer Teacher Education---12
Counseling and Guidance Services---9
Early Childhood Education---4
Education Administration----
Education, Other44---
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities--34
Educational, Instructional and Curriculum Supervision---18
Elementary and Middle School Administration---16
Elementary Education--772
English and Language Arts Teacher Education--41
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education--3-
Higher Education Administration---14
History Teacher Education---2
Mathematics Teacher Education--31
Music Teacher Education--154
Physical Education--1822
Reading Teacher Education---19
Science Teacher Education--27
Secondary School Administration---19
Social Science Teacher Education--7-
Spanish Language Teacher Education--2-
Superintendency and Educational System Administration28---
Teacher and Professional Development, Other--2-
Middle School Education--91
 
Engineering Technology
Industrial Production Technologies, Other--20-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--73
Speech--4-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management--19-
Foodservice Administration and Management--1-
Human Development and Family Studies--10-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature--3-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science--2-
Dietetics--11-
Pre-Veterinary Studies----
Therapeutic Recreation---1
 
History
History--186
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-33--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies--3-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--2-
Statistics----
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management--12-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--3-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--8-
Geology and Earth Science--5-
Physics--1-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology----
Industrial and Organizational Psychology--12-
Physiological Psychology, Psychobiology--23-
Psychology--43-
Social Psychology--25-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration--2-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other---1
Parks and Recreation Management--38-
 
Social Sciences
Economics--2-
Geography--7-
Geography, Other13-910
Political Science--6-
Sociology--10-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting--7-
Fine Studio Arts--17-
Music--3-
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology--3-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,076
    • Undergraduate: 6,051 Graduate: 1,025
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,110 Female: 3,966
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,712 Female: 3,339
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 398 Female: 627
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,793 Part-Time: 1,283
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,467 Part-Time: 584
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 326 Part-Time: 699
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2704%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown2293%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 183755%
Ages 18-192,34533%
Ages 20-212,13430%
Ages 22-241,18817%
Ages 25-294136%
Ages 30-342033%
Ages 35-391282%
Ages 40-492033%
Ages 50-65821%
Age Over 6520.03%
Age Unknown30.04%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees832732100
Faculty Status33725978
Tenured Faculty9494-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service33425678
Primarily Instruction78-78
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2727-
Other Professionals20819810
Technical and/or Paraprofessional26325112
Clerical And Secretarial11210111
Skilled Crafts4848-
Service and/or Maintenance94931
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,616 (248)$60,886 (138)$51,259 (110)
Professor$79,933 (36)$80,334 (31)$77,446 (5)
Associate Professor$62,878 (57)$63,734 (37)$61,294 (20)
Assistant Professor$53,601 (87)$54,227 (46)$52,899 (41)
Instructor$43,489 (65)$44,142 (24)$43,108 (41)
Lecturer$30,390 (2)- (-)$30,390 (2)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,730 (8)$55,878 (3)$54,041 (5)
Associate Professor$65,795 (1)$65,795 (1)- (-)
Assistant Professor$53,266 (4)$50,920 (2)$55,612 (2)
Instructor$52,995 (3)- (-)$52,995 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,246 (256)$60,564 (141)$50,953 (115)
Professor$79,933 (36)$80,334 (31)$77,446 (5)
Associate Professor$62,722 (58)$63,474 (38)$61,294 (20)
Assistant Professor$53,161 (91)$53,703 (48)$52,555 (43)
Instructor$43,484 (68)$44,142 (24)$43,125 (44)
Lecturer$30,390 (2)- (-)$30,390 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,808,145$1,045,113$763,032
Ratio (%)100%58%42%
 
Participants
All Athletes383242141
Unduplicated Athletes377237140
Baseball3535-
Basketball301416
All Track Combined924448
Football139139-
Golf7-7
Soccer26-26
Softball18-18
Tennis201010
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$68,671$38,974
Assistant Coaches-$30,956$23,337
 
Coaches
All Coaches281711
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Softball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students53%
 
By Gender
Male49%
Female56%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien53%
American Indian67%
Black33%
Asian39%
Hispanic48%
White54%
Unknown100%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less27%
5 Years46%
6 Years50%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Liquor Related10-
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related36
Liquor Related1613
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape32
Burglary1227
On Campus
Forcible Rape53
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary2045
Vehicle Theft12
Arson-1
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