·Public·Est. 1905
Northwest Missouri State University, founded in 1905 in Maryville, Missouri, is a public comprehensive university serving nearly 8,800 students in a supportive residential campus environment 90 miles north of Kansas City. Ranked #84 in US News 2026 Regional Universities Midwest and #30 among Top Public Schools in the region, Northwest is particularly recognized for academic excellence in agriculture, education, business, computer science, and nursing. The university offers more than 100 degree programs and has seen consecutive years of enrollment growth driven by its strong graduate programming and commitment to affordability. Northwest competes in NCAA Division II athletics under the Bearcats banner and is consistently ranked among the most affordable public universities in Missouri. The Maryville campus provides an intimate, residential educational experience where small class sizes and accessible faculty foster close mentorship relationships. Northwest's graduate programs, particularly in education and business, attract students from across the region and internationally.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$29,822
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $17,324
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
