Avg Earnings (5yr)
$41,695
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
56%
Annual Tuition
$10,181
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Northwest Missouri State University earn a median of $47,885 ten years after entry — 12% below the national median. Acceptance rate 85.9%, average SAT score 1119, in-state tuition $10,181.
At a Glance
Total Students
4,550
Retention Rate
74%
Faculty Ratio
19
Financial Aid
47%
Median Debt
$21,500
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,119
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
478–593
SAT Math (middle 50%)
498–600
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–24
Institution Overview
Northwest Missouri State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 85.9% and a student body of 4,550. The university's in-state tuition is $10,181. The median debt for graduates is $21,500, and 46.8% of students receive financial aid.
Graduation and retention rates are 55.6% and 74.3%, respectively. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $40,274, with median earnings increasing to $41,695 after five years and $47,885 after ten years.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$40k
1 YEAR
$42k
5 YEARS
$48k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Northwest Missouri State University alumni earn a median salary of $40,274. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $41,695. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $47,885. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.
Northwest Missouri State University has an 85.9% acceptance rate and a 55.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 74.3%. The in-state tuition is $10,181. About 46.8% of students receive financial aid.
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