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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 | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 22 |
| Average H.S. GPA | 3.26 |
| Average Admissions Index | 126 |
| Out of State Enrollment | 30% |
| Faculty | |
| Full-time Faculty | 247 |
| Faculty with Highest Degree in Field | 70% |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Student Life | |
| Student Organizations | 174 |
| Greek Life Participation | 14% |
| Academics | |
| Majors | 100 |
| Minors | 72 |
| Pre-Professional Programs | 21 |
| Retention Rate | 71.0% |
| Placement Rate | 96.3% |
| Graduation Rate | 61.0% |
| Athletics | |
| Division | NCAA Division II |
| Mascot | Bearcat |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Campus | |
| Location | Maryville, MO |
| City Population | 11,000 |
| University Founded | 1905 |
| Campus Acreage | 370 |
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The Northwest Campus is the Official Missouri Arboretum.
Last updated on September 25, 2008. | |