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Northwest Missouri State University

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Why should you choose Northwest?

Campus Diversity

Northwest welcomes students from around the world - currently from 36 countries. The Intercultural and International Center at Northwest provides assistance and support to students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Quality Academics

Northwest offers more than 140 undergraduate majors and 73 minors. Ninety-five percent of our tenure track faculty have the highest degree in their fields, and our classes are taught by full-time professors, not by graduate assistants. Our faculty will challenge you academically while providing you the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career.

The Right Size

Northwest currently has about 7,000 students. This size of campus offers great opportunities for students to succeed socially, as well as academically. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 21-to-1, you never feel like a number.


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