Profession-based learning.
More than 200 major programs!
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
• Agricultural Business
• Agricultural Education
• Agricultural Media: Production and Broadcasting Journalism Advertising
• Agricultural Science
• Agronomy
Crop Science
Horticulture
Soil Science
• Animal Science
• Animal Science (Pre-Vet)
MELVIN D. AND VALORIE G. BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
• Accounting: Managerial Public
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Business Education
• Business Management
• Business Technology
• Economics
• Finance Corporate Finance
Financial Management
Financial Services
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Marketing
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA
• Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication
Public Relations
Rhetoric
• Digital Media: Content Strategy
• Mass Media: Applied Advertising Broadcasting and Production
Multimedia Journalism
Sports Media
• Media Studies
• Social Media Management
• Strategic Advertising
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• Computer Science*
• Cybersecurity*
• Digital Media: Computer Science Programming*
• Management Information Systems: Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
General
Web Development
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Middle School Education
• Special Education
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS
• Applied Health Science
Aging Study
Exercise Science Health Coach
Sports Medicine
• Food and Nutrition
• Human Services*
• Physical Education
• Psychology
• Recreation
Corporate Recreation
Recreation and Park Management
Sports Management
Therapeutic Recreation
DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
• Art: Studio - Ceramics
Studio - Drawing
Studio - Painting
Studio - Photography
Studio - Printmaking
Studio - Sculpture
• Art Education
• Art: Graphic Design
• Digital Media: Visual Imaging
• Music
Audio Production Business Production
• Music Education:
Instrumental
Vocal
• Speech/Theatre
• Speech/Theatre Education
• Theatre: Performance
Technical and Design
DAY ONE. DAY ONE.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
• Criminology
• Emergency and Disaster Management
• General Studies
• Geography:
Culture and Society
Environmental Geography
Geographic Information Science
• History
• Political Science
American Institutions
Criminal Justice
Global Affairs
Public Administration
• Social Studies: History
DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND WRITING
• English
• English:
Creative Writing and Publishing
• English Education
General
Diversity/Inclusion
Language/Literature
Writing
Literature
• Spanish
• Spanish Education
• Writing
• Writing:
Creative Writing and Publishing
Professional Writing
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
• Data Science:*
Business*
Computer Science*
Geographic Information Systems*
Molecular Biology*
• Mathematics*
• Mathematics Education
• Mathematics: Data Science*
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES
• Biology*
• Biology:*
Biomedical Sciences*
Chiropractic Track*
• Biology: Cellular/Molecular*
• Biology Education*
• Biology/Psychology:*
• Chemistry: ACS Accredited*
Biochemistry*
General Chemistry*
Medicinal Chemistry*
• Chemistry Education*
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences*
• Echocardiographic Sciences
• Earth Science
• Geology: Environmental
• Geology: General
• Marine Biology
• Nanoscience:*
Biology*
Chemistry*
Physics*
• Physics*
Biological Science*
Computer Science*
General*
Geological*
• Physics Education
• Radiologic Sciences
• Sonographic Sciences
• Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Programs with * are
STEM OPT eligible.
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RECHARGE
Pick up some Starbucks on the way to class in the B.D. Owens Library or stop by and visit the International Involvement Center
SHARE YOUR STORY
Take some pics by our iconic administration building and Bell Tower
The Agricultural Learning Center has food labs and specializes in educating agricultural students. ALC
TRENDING
Check out our new Social Media Management major in Wells Hall.
Northwest alumni are 80,000 strong with members all over the world.
Northwest is home to the Missouri Arboretum. It has 160 different species of trees. BEAUTIFUL TREES CONNECTIONS
$6,800 #16 in United States amongst Masters Colleges and Universities for International Student Enrollment #22 top public schools in the midwest region (according to the U.S. News and World Report) #22 #16
WALKABLE CAMPUS
Enjoy 26 miles of sidewalk to bike and walk to classes. Most buildings are 10 minute walk.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Hudson Hall is one of our residence halls on campus. It's minutes away from classes.
98%
98% of BACHELOR’S DEGREE earners secure EMPLOYMENT or continue their EDUCATION within six months of GRADUATION.
Makenna JohannsenMARKETING AND COMMUNICATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
“I came and visited, and from the second I stepped foot on campus I saw myself walking to the Union. I saw myself going to classes in Colden. I just saw it as a place that I could really make it my own and plant some roots.”
Application Checklist
Pay your application fee of $75
Copy of passport
Submit your official academic transcripts from each secondary and post-secondary institution attended.
English proficiency exam score report
After being granted admission
Bank Statement/Northwest statement of Support form
Apply for your F-1 Visa
Application deadlines
A charming town located in the middle of Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City. Maryville offers restaurants, shopping, entertainment, community events and Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.
A FINANCIAL FIT
The cost of attendance is an estimate of the educational expenses for the academic year, including tuition and required fees, room and board, books and supplies, and other personal expenses.
Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS)
$7,516 renewable based on 28 credit hours.
For international NEW freshmen (first-year students) to be eligible for the NIAS, they must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.75 or higher.
BILLABLE COST = (TUITION, FEES, ON CAMPUS HOUSING/MEALS)
*Figures above are based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Standard tuition and fees include tuition, designated fees, primary textbook usage fee and technology fee charged per credit hour. Does not include supplemental materials. Based on 14 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students. Financial aid packaging includes an average of housing.
**Other meal plans available MERIT-BASED
Jobs available on campus and an average earning of *$3,300 year.
*This number reflects the average student, who works 10 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on the position. Each student employment position pays $10.30 per hour. Students receive earnings monthly.
*must complete 24 credit hours with a 3.0 GPA
ENJOY A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT ON CAMPUS!
*Rates based on the 2023-2024 academic year. Rates for the 2024-2025 academic year will be posted spring 2024.
Northwest Missouri State University Office of Admissions
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Local: +1 660.562.1149
Fax: +1 660.562.1821
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International Involvement Center + 1.660.562.1367
intlprog@nwmissouri.edu
Chat with the Director: Thomas Merlot
tmerlot@nwmissouri.edu
Scholarship and Financial Assistance
+ 1.660.562.1363
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Residential Life + 1.660.562.1214
reslife@nwmissouri.edu
Students with Disabilities + 1.660.562.1013
ada@nwmissouri.edu
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