Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in Missouri. The campus is located in Maryville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,338 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,216 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 888 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Northwest Missouri State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,501, and fees were $3,156. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,752 and $3,156 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students6,338 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 108 miles radius of Northwest Missouri State University
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North Central Missouri College - Maryville
1 miles away |
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Missouri Western State University
41 miles away |
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
85 miles away |
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Graceland University - Independence
90 miles away |
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
92 miles away |
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Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County Center
95 miles away |
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University of Kansas
98 miles away |
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Southeast Community College - Lincoln Campus
100 miles away |
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Washburn University
101 miles away |
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Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus
108 miles away |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of North Alabama
offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of West Alabama
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Indiana University-Northwest
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne
offers 5 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1921 - Current |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 990 to 1180 |
| ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $319/credit | |
| In State Students | $319/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $538/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $380/credit | |
| In State Students | $380/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $621/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,355 | $14,355 | $24,210 |
| ADN | 70 | $22,330 | $22,330 | $37,660 |
| BSN | 125 | $39,875 | $39,875 | $67,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $19,000 | $19,000 | $31,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Northwest Missouri State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,200 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $885 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $2,216 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 88% | $5,785 |
| Federal Student Loans | 63% | $5,386 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $8,976 |
$11,778
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,124 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,141 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,776 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,561 |
| Over $110,000$15,342 |
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Student Population
5,474
Undergrads
864
Graduates
3,585
Women
2,753
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
77% |
|
Non-resident alien |
8% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Missouri state board of nursing.
