Northwest Missouri State University, MO
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Northwest Missouri State University Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity27
Retention43
Graduation1
Earnings26
Diversity19
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northwest Missouri State University
87%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
10%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education15%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs3%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Northwest Missouri State University
79%
Admission Rate
549
Median SAT Math
536
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)498–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)478–593
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Northwest Missouri State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northwest Missouri State University
57%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$226
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 21% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 57% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northwest Missouri State University
78%
Retention Rate
33%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 27% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 49% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 50% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 28% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 51% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 65% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 48% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 40% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northwest Missouri State University
95%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$43K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $43K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northwest Missouri State University
5,193
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,203
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Northwest Missouri State University, MO
Conception Seminary College
13 miles, SE
Highland Community College
40 miles, SW
American Business and Technology University
40 miles, S
Hillyard Technical Center
41 miles, S