Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,181
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,623
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,788
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,154
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$21,969
Net price (after aid)$14,824
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,120
$30k – $48k$11,907
$48k – $75k$13,258
$75k – $110k$16,939
$110k+$19,742
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$47,885
Median debt at graduation$21,500
Est. monthly loan payment$228
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans47%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
58%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14.8k below avg
Out-of-state value
$16.6k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.2k
Out-of-state
$16.6k
below avg
Net price
$14.8k
below avg
Pell
27%
Median debt
$21.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$47.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Web DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
86%
SAT range
970 - 1200
ACT range
18 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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About Northwest Missouri State University
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- Where is Northwest Missouri State University located?
- Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, MO, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northwest Missouri State University?
- Northwest Missouri State University is a public university based in MO. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Missouri State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northwest Missouri State University is approximately 86%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northwest Missouri State University?
- Northwest Missouri State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,181 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northwest Missouri State University?
- Northwest Missouri State University reports total enrollment of approximately 8,615 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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