Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO · Public

Acceptance rate
86%
Average SAT
1,119
ACT midpoint
22
Enrollment
4,378
In-state tuition
$10,611
Out-of-state tuition
$17,324
Avg net price
$16,244
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 976 and 1193 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 22

Popular programs at Northwest Missouri State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.131
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.95
3Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.86
4Communication and Media Studies.77
5Agricultural Business and Management.61
6Research and Experimental Psychology.54
7Marketing.48
8Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.43
9Psychology, General.36
10Biology, General.32
11Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies.30
12Agriculture, General.29
13Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.28
14Finance and Financial Management Services.28
15Criminology.27
16Accounting and Related Services.27
17Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.25
18Chemistry.25
19Computer and Information Sciences, General.22
20Homeland Security.20

Showing top 20 of 54 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Missouri State University?

Northwest Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 86% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Northwest Missouri State University?

Admitted students at Northwest Missouri State University typically score between 976 and 1193 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Northwest Missouri State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Northwest Missouri State University is approximately $16,244 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Northwest Missouri State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.