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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.
| Students | |
| Total Enrollment |
6,334 |
| Undergraduate |
5,361 |
| Graduate |
973 |
| Average Class Size |
22 |
| Average ACT Score |
22 |
| Out of State Enrollment |
30% |
| Faculty | |
| Full-time Faculty |
247 |
| Faculty with Highest Degree in Field |
70% |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
27 to 1 |
| Student Life | |
| Student Organizations |
174 |
| Greek Life Participation |
14% |
| Academics | |
| Majors |
100 |
| Minors |
70 |
| Pre-Professional Programs |
21 |
| Retention Rate |
71% |
| Placement Rate |
96.3% |
| Graduation Rate |
61.0% |
| Athletics | |
| Division |
NCAA Division II |
| Mascot |
Bearcat |
| Colors |
Green and White |
| Campus | |
| Location |
Maryville, MO |
| Population-Maryville, MO |
11,000 |
| University Founded |
1905 |
| Campus Acreage |
370 |
| Campus is the Official Missouri Arboretum | |
Last updated on June 29, 2007.
