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Colleges / Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate86%

Northwest Missouri State University Student Life

Northwest Missouri State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Northwest Missouri State University has several thriving National Society of Leadership and Success. In fact, more students participate in the National Society of Leadership and Success than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Northwest Missouri State University include Sigma Society, Indian Student Association, Sigma Kappa and Sigma Sigma Sigma.

Northwest Missouri State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Family Day and Northwest Week.

Northwest Missouri State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Northwest Missouri State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 33%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 2,414
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,466
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Northwest Missouri State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Northwest Missouri State University students live off campus. In 2023, 33% of undergrads at Northwest Missouri State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 67% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northwest Missouri State University. There are 2,414 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,317 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,466 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 40% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northwest Missouri State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northwest Missouri State University Athletics

At Northwest Missouri State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Northwest Missouri State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cheerleading NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Tennis NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Is Northwest Missouri State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Northwest Missouri State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Northwest Missouri State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Northwest Missouri State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Northwest Missouri State University has Crisis Manager Mobile App; Safe Ride Shuttle & Taxi.

Plan a Visit to Northwest Missouri State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northwest Missouri State University, take U.S. Highway 71 to Maryville, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Kansas City International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Missouri you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Northwest Missouri State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Northwest Missouri State University

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Overview

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Northwest Missouri State University Students

59%

Women

41%

Men

83%

Full Time

17%

Part Time

69%

In State

31%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

83%

4%

4%

3%

3%

1%

1%

0.21%

0.08%

Undergraduate Students

5,317

Graduate Students

2,553

Non-Resident / International Students

120

Northwest Missouri State University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,870

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

86%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,878

Out-of-State

$19,461

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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