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Northwest Missouri State University

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Textbooks and laptop included in tuition!

Students save almost $1,200 per year on textbooks alone.

Over the course of their education, the laptop rental program saves students more than $1,000.

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Be Spirited!

Cheer on the Bearcats with free admission to all non-playoff athletic events.

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Be cultured!

Students receive free tickets to many national touring group performances per year. From comedy acts to musicians to musicals, big city entertainment comes to your campus!

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Get a head start!

Incoming Students: Get a jump start at Northwest with an online summer course.

Earn 3 to 6 credit hours before you arrive on campus this fall.

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Bearcat Advantage

For the first-time ever, new students* can earn in-state rates, saving students more than $6,000.

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Be involved

Be challenged

Be noticed

Be successful

Be a Bearcat!

Bobby BearcatWelcome to Northwest Missouri State University!

Thank you for your interest in Northwest! Northwest provides outstanding academics, textbooks and laptops for all full-time students, more than 150 student organizations and a friendly atmosphere. Take a few moments to explore our website and learn about the extraordinary opportunities awaiting you.

Out-of-state students earn in-state rates

Bearcat AdvantageFor the first-time ever, new students* can earn in-state rates, saving students more than $6,000.

Learn more about the Bearcat Advantage scholarship.

    * Available to qualified First-time Freshman and Transfer students starting fall 2013.

Now accepting housing cpplications for fall 2013

  • RoomComplete the housing agreement with prepayment.
  • Receive a postcard from the Residential Life Office acknowledging receipt of your prepayment and confirming your reservation for space on campus.
  • Room and roommate assignments posted on CatPAWS beginning mid-July.
  • Before classes begin, contact your roomate. Get to know each other and discuss what you'll bring to Northwest. If you need to change rooms, you may do so beginning one week after the first day of classes.

Campus videos

See Northwest like never before through a new series of campus videos.

What do you like about Northwest Photos with Bobby from Green and White Visit Day
What do you like about Northwest Photos with Bobby from Green and White Visit Day

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