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Northwest Missouri State University

Welcome to Northwest Missouri State University
For more than 100 years, Northwest has served the region, the nation and the world with its innovative programs and services. We invite you to explore our Web site to learn about more about the University and to understand what makes Northwest a leader in higher education.

Our Web site is designed to be informative and easy to use, but we also offer our warmest invitation to you to visit the campus. Whether you are a prospective student or employee, family member of our current students, one of our alumni, or simply interested in taking part in our activities, we hope to see you soon.


Originally established as a two-year normal school in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University is a state-assisted, four-year regional university that also offers graduate degree programs. The University is governed by an eight-member Board of Regents appointed by the governor. Accreditations include the North Central Association, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

Located in Maryville, the 370-acre campus is 90 miles from Kansas City, Missouri; 100 miles from Omaha, Nebraska and 140 miles southwest of Des Moines. The University also owns a 450-acre farm and participates in the management of a lakefront area east of Maryville.

In addition to online and interactive video academic delivery to its students, Northwest offers outreach programs at its Kansas City Center, on the campus of the Liberty (Mo.) Public School District, and the St. Joseph (Mo.) Center at 7th and Felix Streets.

Undergraduate students can select from 107 majors at Northwest, 70 minors and 19 pre-professional degree programs. There are 42 graduate degree offerings as well as five certificate programs.
Students succeed at Northwest. The graduation rate is more than 60 percent, among the highest of the University's peer group of 41 universities and colleges.

The University has implemented quality management throughout its system in its "Culture of Quality;" for its efforts, Northwest has won three consecutive Missouri Quality Awards. Northwest was the first public university in the nation to establish an electronic campus (1984). The University's high graduation rate (nearly 60%) has been recognized across the United States, including the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
Northwest became a four-year college in 1919 and added its first master degree programs (which were in education) in 1955.


Our Mission
The purpose of Northwest Residential Life is to assist students throughout their college experience and to prepare them for the future.

The department prioritizes the health and safety of students in conjunction with positive personal growth.
The Residential Life team, as leaders and liaisons, supports student development by fostering relationships between students and the University community.

By providing an out-of-the-classroom learning environment, students of all backgrounds can safely explore values and beliefs in a challenging, yet supportive, community.

We will continue to challenge ourselves to provide the best possible services for our students.



Northwest Academics
Northwest Missouri State University has had a long tradition of academic excellence. Today, the University offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields that prepare students for careers in a global marketplace, and for laying the foundation for lifelong learning. Please view these pages to see the variety of programs and to become acquainted with our colleges, departments and faculty.
 
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