What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Northwest Missouri State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | |
| African American Studies (77-916) | 3 | 3 |
Show all 43 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 9 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | |
| African American Studies (77-916) | 3 | 3 | |
| American History (33-905) | 3 | 3 | |
| Art History (13-102) | 3 | 3 | |
| Biology (04-102/103) | 3 | 4 | |
| Business with Personal Finance (54-112) | 3 | 2 | |
| Chemistry (24-114/115) | 3 | 4 | |
| Chemistry (24-114/115, 24-116/117) | 4 | 9 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | |
| Computer Science A (44-141) | 3 | 3 | |
| Computer Science A (44-141, 44-241) | 4 | 6 | |
| Cybersecurity (44-181) | 3 | 3 | |
| Drawing (13-120) | 3 | 3 | |
| English Language and Comp (10-111) | 3 | 3 | |
| English Literature and Comp (10-908) | 3 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science (04-420) | 3 | 4 | |
| French Language and Culture (14-131, 14-132) | 3 | 6 | |
| French Language and Culture (14-131, 14-132, 14-232) | 4 | 9 | |
| French Language and Culture (14-131, 14-132, 14-232, 14-233) | 5 | 12 | |
| German Language and Culture (14-916) | 3 | 3 | |
| Human Geography (32-101) | 3 | 3 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | |
| Music Theory (19-910) | 3 | 3 | |
| Physics 1 (25-110/111) | 3 | 4 | |
| Physics 2 (25-112/113) | 3 | 4 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 10 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 5 | |
| Psychology (08-103) | 3 | 3 | |
| Research (10-902) | 3 | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture (14-141, 14-142) | 3 | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture (14-141, 14-142, 14-242) | 4 | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture (14-141, 14-142, 14-242, 14-243) | 5 | 12 | |
| Spanish Literature ( 14-916 ) | 3 | 3 | |
| Statistics (17-114) | 3 | 3 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design (13-191) | 3 | 3 | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design (13-192) | 3 | 3 | |
| United States Government and Politics (34-924) | 3 | 3 |
Source: nwmissouri.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 86 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 83 |
| Psychology | 65 |
| General Studies | 46 |
| Health and Wellness | 43 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 39 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 38 |
Show the other 58 majors
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 35 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 |
| Communication | 34 |
| Social Psychology | 32 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | 30 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 29 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 25 |
| Accounting | 25 |
| Finance | 24 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 22 |
| Animal Sciences | 22 |
| Agriculture | 21 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 17 |
| Criminology | 17 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 16 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 15 |
| Chemistry | 14 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 13 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 12 |
| Graphic Design | 12 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 11 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 11 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 9 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 8 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 8 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 |
| Writing | 7 |
| Art Teacher Education | 6 |
| Management Information Systems | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 5 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 4 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 4 |
| History | 4 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Geography | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Agricultural Communication/Journalism | 2 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 |
| English Language and Literature | 2 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 2 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| Advertising | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
29% of men in fraternities · 20% of women in sororities · 24% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2012–13)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Maryville, MO
20,503 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Nearest hub airport
Kansas City International (MCI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.8 of 20
Elevation
1,157 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
14°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
15.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
31 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$780 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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