| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
5,618 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
4,974 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
644 |
| Total graduate students: |
975 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
446 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
529 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
29% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.4% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 69.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.4% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 11.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.6% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.6% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 78.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
370 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Maryville, MO |
| Population of city/town: |
12,062 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Kansas City and Saint Joseph.
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| Nearest major city: |
Kansas City |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
90 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
467,007 |
| Online campus map: |
https://
www.nwmissouri.edu/
admissions/pdf/
campusmap.pdf |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- sorority housing
- single-student apartments
- married-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
94% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
34% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
66% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
55% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
6000 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. Laptop provided for all students. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Arboretum, art gallery; agriculture, broadcasting, computing, and science museums |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tutors, ; other services provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
9 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
8 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
18% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
7 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
18% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Northwest Missourian, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
20 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
152 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Baptist Student Union, Cru, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Latter-day Saints Student Organization, Northwest Muslim Student Association, Christian Campus House, Spirit and Truth Gospel Choir, Northwest Navigators; Lutheran Campus, Newman Catholic, and Wesley Centers |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Alliance of Black Collegians, Association of Non-Traditional Students, Common Ground, National Pan-Hellenic Council; First Lady and Minority Men's Organizations |
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| International student organizations: |
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Indian and International Student Organizations; Korean and Nepalese Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Choir, drama/theatre, music ensembles, musical theatre, baton twirling, drill team, concert, jazz, marching and pep bands, team managers, political student groups; film, American Sign Language, and Russian studies clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Mel Tjeerdsma,
Director of Athletics |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Lori Hopkins,
Assistant Director Athletics |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.nwmissouri.edu/
webcam.htm |
| School colors: |
forest green and white |
| School mascot: |
Bearcats |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
8% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball and softball fields; basketball arena, football stadium, indoor track, tennis courts, cricket pitch |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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baseball, basketball, cricket, fishing, golf, soccer, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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rugby, soccer |
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| Club sports for women: |
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volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Kansas City (90 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Omaha, NE (100 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Kansas City, MO (100 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Maryville, MO (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
24% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
17% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Iowa State University, Northwest Missouri State University, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, University of Missouri-Kansas City. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
79% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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American General Finance, Americorp, Browns Ag Service, Buchanan County School District, Cameron School District, Cerner, Chillicothe School District, DST Systems, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Equiserve, Eugene Field, Family Guidance Center, Franklin School District, Garmin International, Liberty Public School District, Maryville Public Schools, M.J. Harden & Associates, North Andrew School District, North Kansas City School District, Northwest Missouri State University, Omaha Public Schools, Park Hill School District, Paskam International, Pattonsburg School District, Principal Financial Group, Raytown School District, St. Joseph School District, Smithville School District, South Nodaway School District, Sprint, State of Missouri, USDA, Walmart, Wells Fargo. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Jean Jennings Bartik, computer pioneer, one of the programmers of the ENIAC, the world's first electronic computer
- Jimmy Jones, legendary horse trainer, trained two Triple Crown champions and eight Kentucky Derby winners
- Brigadier General Jim Joy, appointed in 1984 by President Reagan to become the commander of the Joint Task Force in Lebanon following an attack on U.S. Marines in Beirut.
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