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Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$41,695

Acceptance Rate

86%

Graduation Rate

56%

Annual 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

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

Top 65% in Earnings

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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Campus Location

Maryville, Missouri

Maryville, MO 64468-6001

Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Northwest Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 85.9%.