University Profile
Founded in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University is a state-assisted, four-year regional university with a recognized tradition of quality education. Northwest is governed by a state-appointed Board of Regents and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Green Campus
An environmentally friendly campus, Northwest has been using alternative fuels like wood chips, paper pellets and animal waste since 1982 - providing 80 to 85 percent of the thermal energy needs of our campus. Northwest also recycles aluminum, plastic, paper, glass, cardboard and other materials. State and national organizations have recognized Northwest for its energy conservation efforts.
| Students | |
| Total Enrollment | 7,076 |
| Undergraduate | 6,051 |
| Graduate | 1,025 |
| Average Class Size | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
| Average H.S. GPA | 3.28 |
| Average Admissions Index | 129 |
| Out of State Enrollment | 26% |
| International Enrollment | 3.8% |
| Minority Enrollment | 9.7% |
| Faculty | |
| Full-time Faculty | 247 |
| Tenure-Track Faculty with Highest Degree in Field | 95% |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Student Life | |
| Student Organizations | 180 |
| Greek Life Participation | 14% |
| Academics | |
| Majors | 135 |
| Minors | 72 |
| Pre-Professional Programs | 19 |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Placement Rate | 95% |
| Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Athletics | |
| Division | NCAA Division II |
| Mascot | Bearcat |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Campus | |
| Location | Maryville, MO |
| City Population | 11,000 |
| University Founded | 1905 |
| Campus Acreage | 370 |
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The Northwest Campus is the Official Missouri Arboretum.
Last updated on October 8, 2009. | |
