Established in 1905 as the Fifth District Normal School in Missouri, Northwest has been anything but normal. Throughout our school's century-plus history, Northwest has embraced a unique way of supporting and uplifting students. Our profession-based learning is unmatched, and our hands-on experiences help students graduate career ready, day one.
Maryville is home to 12,000 residents. It's the perfect size to be a part of the community - not too big, not too small.
“My journey at Northwest shows how open and welcoming this place is — it gave me confidence in who I am.”
–
Riley Steele
Psychology major from Lee's Summit, Mo.
Maryville has more to do than you think.
Northwest was named Safest College Campus in Missouri by Your Local Security.
See how Northwest helps students learn through profession-based experiences.
