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Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University admits nearly everyone — 86.1% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Northwest Missouri State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Northwest Missouri State University anchors the college town of Maryville, MO, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $80,690 four years out. Faculty pay averages $97,212 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 4,378 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1200 — near the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Northwest Missouri State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Northwest Missouri State University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 970 and 1200; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 560 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Northwest Missouri State University received 6,834 applications and admitted 5,871 (85.9%), with 1,035 enrolling.
How Northwest Missouri State University compares
| Northwest Missouri State University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.1% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,611 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $47,885 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northwest Missouri State University student earns $47,885 — 0% above the Missouri median of $47,885 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Northwest Missouri State University prices by residency: $10,611 in-state versus $17,324 out-of-state — a $6,713 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Northwest Missouri State University enrolls 4,378 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Northwest Missouri State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
54.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Northwest Missouri State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Northwest Missouri State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $80,690 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,893 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $65,692 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $58,035 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,907 |
| Marketing | $57,705 |
| Biology, General | $57,564 |
| Geography and Cartography | $55,656 |
| Animal Sciences | $53,418 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $52,179 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,012 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $49,872 |
| Agriculture, General | $49,328 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $48,729 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $48,600 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $47,356 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,501 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,475 |
| Psychology, General | $42,827 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,508 |
Median earnings for these 20 Northwest Missouri State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $47,885 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 42 additional Northwest Missouri State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Northwest Missouri State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Northwest Missouri State University's acceptance rate?
85.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,871 admitted from 6,834 applicants.
How much does Northwest Missouri State University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,611; out-of-state students pay $17,324. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Northwest Missouri State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $47,885 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Ozark Christian College — 93.6% admitted
- Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts — 100% admitted
- Missouri Southern State University — 97% admitted
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary — 96.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.