PublicTownNorthwest Missouri State University
Northwest
Maryville, Missouri 64468-6001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution in Maryville with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.5K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,885 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,824.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •Classes began on June 13, 1906, with a lab school teaching Maryville's children (that was eventually named the Horace Mann school) in kindergarten through third grade.
- •Class of 1948 bell In 1919 the school was renamed Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College, and with that came the ability to grant baccalaureate degrees.
- •In 1949 the name was shrunk to Northwest Missouri State College by the Board of Regents.
- •Rivalry with Missouri Western In 1969, Missouri governor Warren Hearnes pushed for switching St.
- •Those fears came to the forefront in 1988 when Shalia Aery, commissioner of higher education under Governor John Ashcroft, announced a plan to close the school.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1090
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,927
Programs (94)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
30
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average