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85.6%Acceptance
$10,181Tuition
4,550Students
58%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,885Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$10,181
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,623
Average Net Price
$14,824
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,788
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,154
Books & Supplies
$400
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,369
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$228/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
61.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
46.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,120
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,907
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,258
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,939
$110,001+ $19,742

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Cost Overview

Most Northwest Missouri State families pay far less than the $22,369 sticker price. Low-income students average just $11,120 per year after aid, while families earning over $110,000 pay closer to $19,742. Over four years, costs range from roughly $44,500 to $79,000 depending on family income. The university keeps expenses manageable with relatively affordable room and board at $11,788.

Graduates typically leave with $21,500 in debt, translating to monthly payments around $228. With median earnings of $47,885 ten years out, loan payments represent about 6% of income. The 97.7% employment rate suggests most graduates find work quickly. Missouri residents get the strongest value proposition, comprising 67% of students and paying in-state tuition of $10,181. First-generation college students also benefit, with 27% receiving Pell Grants and accessing the university's support systems.

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