Northwest Missouri State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,713

4.21% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,790

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

86.1%

5,185 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

9,152

53% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.9%

708 Graduates

About

Northwest Missouri State University is a higher education institution located in Nodaway County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Northwest Missouri State University were Computer Science (362 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (221 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (164 degrees).

In 2024, 3,044 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Missouri State University. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,122 degrees), 22.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (93 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Missouri State University is $6,713, which is $−18,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Missouri State University is $6,713, which is $18,575 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,790.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Missouri State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,713

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest Missouri State University was $6,713. The cost of tuition at Northwest Missouri State University is $−18,575 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest Missouri State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,790

2024 Value

8.34%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northwest Missouri State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,790. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northwest Missouri State University grew by 8.34%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Missouri State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,471

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Missouri State University was of $11,471 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest Missouri State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Northwest Missouri State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.48% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Missouri State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Northwest Missouri State University received 5,185 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 24.1% annual growth. Out of those 5,185 applicants, 4,464 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.1% acceptance rate.

There were 9,152 students enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northwest Missouri State University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,464

Accepted Out of 5,185

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwest Missouri State University was 86.1% (4,464 admissions from 5,185 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 85.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 24.1%, while admissions declined by 24%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwest Missouri State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Northwest Missouri State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northwest Missouri State University had a total enrollment of 9,152 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Missouri State University is 4,848 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,304. This means that 53% of students enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Missouri State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 4.35% Black or African American, 4.34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Two or More Races, 1.01% Asian, 0.426% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (30.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (14.1%) and Black or African American Female (1.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Missouri State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,152 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Missouri State University is 4,848 and the part-time enrollment is 4,304. This means that 53% of students enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest Missouri State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest Missouri State University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Northwest Missouri State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest Missouri State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,828 enrolled students
Black or African American
398 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
397 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Missouri State University is 74.6% White, 4.35% Black or African American, 4.34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.38% Two or More Races, 1.01% Asian, 0.426% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 363 students (3.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 826 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Missouri State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Missouri State University is white (2,122 degrees awarded). There were 22.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (93 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Northwest Missouri State University is Computer Science (362 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (221 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (164 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Missouri State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (1,173 degrees awarded), Agriculture (119 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (644 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Missouri State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,502,732 people), Software developers (643,978 people), Secondary school teachers (495,313 people), Education administrators (262,703 people), and Other managers (255,712 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Missouri State University in 2024 are Education (1,173 degrees awarded), Agriculture (119 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (644 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (83 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Missouri State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Northwest Missouri State University are Education (1,173 degrees awarded), Agriculture (119 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (644 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (83 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Missouri State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,777,334 people), Computer Systems Design (677,678 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (357,678 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (243,841 people), and Construction (144,290 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest Missouri State University.

General Geology & Earch Science

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest Missouri State University was General Geology & Earch Science with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northwest Missouri State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,109

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,935

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,109 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Missouri State University, which is 0.573 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,935).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest Missouri State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 190 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Missouri State University in Computer Science, which is 1.1 times more than the 172 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 316 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Missouri State University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 2.04 times more than the 155 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from Northwest Missouri State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (59.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Northwest Missouri State University is Female and White (59.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.71% of graduates (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,122 degrees awarded
Black or African American
93 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Missouri State University is white (2,122 degrees awarded). There were 22.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (93 degrees).

2.79% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,460 degrees awarded
White Male
662 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Missouri State University is white female (1,460 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (662 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Missouri State University has an endowment valued at nearly $48.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.22M (12.8%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Northwest Missouri State University had a total salary expenditure of 124M. Northwest Missouri State University employs 78 Assistant professors, 64 Associate professors and 49 Instructors. Most academics at Northwest Missouri State University are Male Assistant professor (45), Male Associate professor (35), and Female Assistant professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Missouri State University are: Service, with 96 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 79 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 75 employees.

Endowment

$48.7M

2024 Endowment

10.3%

growth from 2023

Northwest Missouri State University has an endowment valued at about $48.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest Missouri State University grew 10.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwest Missouri State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$53.9M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Northwest Missouri State University paid a median of $53.9M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($124M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$16.6M

Instructional Salaries

228

Number of Employees

In 2024, Northwest Missouri State University paid a total of $16.6M to 228 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Missouri State University were Service with 96 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 79 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 75 employees.

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