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alumni and friends who work all around the world.

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By the

Numbers Average freshman award (free money)

In-state

$6,560

247 full-time

Out-of-state

$10,755

faculty

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91% of first-time freshmen receive

financial aid

Ranked #1

in 10 of 12 areas on

student satisfaction national survey

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Ranked among the top

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institutions

in the nation for reducing energy usage

Grow Your Own experience Agriculture students earn experience with livestock and crops on the 500-acre University Farm, in the community garden and campus agronomy plots as well as the greenhouse, agricultural mechanics and aquaculture laboratories.

Broadcast yourself Broadcasting students can work at a campus and community radio station operated by students, at a National Public Radio affiliate and at Northwest’s cable television station. Students can also work for Bearcat Productions, a semi-independent production company.

See your name in print Northwest students publish awardwinning student publications, including The Northwest Missourian and the Tower yearbook.

Pitch your ideas Knacktive is a marketing communications student agency that presents to real-world clients.

Work alongside growing businesses The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a business incubator on campus with tenants who regularly employ students to conduct research.

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Making

connections

Earn hands-on experience right on campus The Horace Mann Laboratory School and the Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families allow students who are studying education and early childhood education to get real-world experience without leaving campus, a distinct advantage.

Dr. Richard Toomey

Associate professor of chemistry

I connect my students in the classroom because I do not lecture, every class is a 50 minute class-wide discussion.

I contribute to the students’ preparation for the “real world� by recognizing that the content of

the class is secondary to the process through which the students are challenged. Problem solving, oral communication skills and group interactions are skills that everyone needs and are not restricted to chemistry.

The goal is to create independent thinkers that have the skills to solve complex problems and enhance the way that information is shared in a society where challenges are interdisciplinary.

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Honors Program Honors classes feature smaller class sizes where students can research special topic colloquiums alongside a professor, and then continue working together in designated housing.

Experience success Since the fall of 2009, Northwest teams – across athletic and academic fields – have claimed 14 national titles.

Northwest’s Speaking Bearcats forensics team earned four individual championships during the 2013-2014 season. Team members also won individual national championships in 2013 and 2011.

In 2013, the Northwest football team won its fourth NCAA Division II National Championship adding to its national championships in 2009, 1999 and 1998, and to four finishes as the national runner-up between 2005 and 2008.

The Bearcat cheerleading squad claimed back-to-back Universal Cheerleaders Association Division II National Championships in 2013 and 2012, adding to their first-ever title in 2010.

Northwest’s student-led radio station KZLX earned national recognition in 2013 and Northwest agricultural sciences students won national honors in 2012. In 2011, Northwest’s wrestling club won the National Collegiate Wrestling Association Division II National Championship.

employment opportunities

Northwest Career Services will assist you in selecting a major, finding an internship and landing full-time employment after graduation.

A unique Career Pathing program provides professional development opportunities for students.

See the world Expand your career options, gain a broader perspective of the world, network and make international friendships – there are so many reasons to study abroad. Northwest students have opportunities to study throughout the world.

Programs range from one week to one year.

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programs of study.

Most popular areas of study: Biology, education, business, agriculture, psychology and broadcasting.

Cutting-edge interdisciplinary majors like nanoscale science, interactive digital media, dietetics and marine biology.

Classes taught by full-time professors and instructors, not graduate students.

Small class sizes and faculty who are available for one-on-one meetings means you are never lost in a crowd.

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Connect to our

culture

Student artists Northwest features a variety of vocal and instrumental groups for student performers.

Student art is exhibited in the student art gallery.

Theatre students become involved in their first trimester in studio, second stage and main stage productions. The Studio Theatre features stateof-the-art equipment. Mary Linn Auditorium features a large main stage and seating for more than 1,000.

Be entertained Big-city performances frequent campus.

Musical groups have included Chevelle, T-pain, Jana Kramer and Gloriana.

Touring performances have included “Rock of Ages” and “Hairspray.”

Distinguished lecturers and speakers have included Merril Hoge, Chuck D, Nev Schulman, Herman Boone, Zach Walls and Dan Savage.

Comic performances have included Comedy Central and MTV personalities.

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Student organizations More than 70% of our students are involved in one or more groups.

There are 150+ organizations to choose from, ranging from student government and Greek fraternities and sororities to multicultural groups and academic clubs.

Intramurals and club sports More than half of the student body participates in intramurals, including basketball, wrestling, table tennis, flag football, softball, volleyball and racquet sports.

NEW world-class fitness center opening fall 2015

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Connecting on the field We see green at Northwest, and you will too as you cheer on the Bearcats, some of the most competitive student-athletes in all of NCAA Division II. ■■ Athletic

events (with the exception of playoff games) are free for all students to attend. Fill the stands and show your Bearcat pride!

■■ Women’s

NCAA sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball.

■■ Men’s

NCAA sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, tennis and track and field.

Cheer on the

Bearcats!

The Maryville community is amazing, I couldn’t have asked for a better community to play for. They travel with us and rally and support us no matter the situation .

The student body is supportive as well . We truly have a family atmosphere fear at all athletic events and the community truly buys into the family mindset. The student body is supportive as well . I can truly say I have met some lifelong friends while participating in athletics at Northwest.

Travis Manning, football organizational communication major Belleville, Ill.

57% athlete grad rate 3.14

student

National average 50%

average

GPA

Connect to your

community

Your home away from home 88% of freshmen live on campus Students who live on campus earn higher grades.

Apartments and suites are available for upperclassmen.

About

2,000 students live on campus

FREE

laundry facilities in the residence halls

Get your grub on Daily meals are at the new all-you-care-to-eat Bearcat Commons Papa John’s, Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros., Red Mango and Starbucks are also available

Campus safety Northwest takes campus safety seriously. University Police Department employs statecommissioned police officers and is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Bearcat Alert is an opt-out emergency text messaging system.

Green campus Alternative fuels generate 59% of Northwest’s total campus-wide utility needs.

Northwest recycles aluminum, plastic, paper and glass.

Northwest is home to the Missouri Arboretum, with more than 1,700 trees and more than 130 species.

Welcome to the ‘Ville Maryville is a safe, friendly and relaxed college town bursting with Bearcat pride.

Choose from a variety of restaurants, ranging from fast food to family dining.

The movie theater in a replicated airplane hangar is a must see, plus there’s a bowling alley and lots of outdoor activities at Mozingo Lake.

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Maryville is ideally located, an easy drive to Kansas City, Omaha and Des Moines.

A quality education

you can afford

Scholarships Scholarships are awarded to students based on academic ability, family need and a combination of the two. For more information, go to nwmissouri.edu/ finaid. Northwest’s goal is to make higher education accessible to all students.

Academic Awards (freshmen) President’s (competitive) Distinguished Scholarship Tower Scholarship A+ Scholarship Freshman Merit

$5,000 $3,500 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000

(transfers) President’s (competitive) Distinguished Scholarship Academic Transfer Merit

$5,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000

Out-of-State Awards (freshmen and transfers) Bearcat Advantage¹ Green and White Advantage²

$6,252* $3,126*

Need-Based Awards American Dream Grant Bearcat Grant Northwest Grant Adopt-a-Bearcat Scholarship

varies** varies** varies** $500

* estimate based on 30 credit hours per year ¹ (100% waiver of out-of-state fees) ² (50% waiver of out-of-state fees) ** based upon need and academic criteria, evaluated on an individual basis

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Minimal tuition increases over last five years have been lowest in the country 1,200 student employment positions available on campus 90% of students receive some form of financial assistance About $72 million awarded in financial aid and scholarship yearly Among the most affordable public university in state of Missouri.

Textbook rental

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Northwest has become my “home away from home� because of the family-like atmosphere of the campus.

It is the perfect size; not too small to know everybody, but also not big enough to feel like I am just lost in the crowd. As a student here, you are not just a number.

The professors want get to know you and it is easy to make connections. The campus activities and organizations I am involved in are also another way I feel like Northwest is my second home. I have made some of my best friends through my on-campus job.

Claire Allen, freshman pre-law major Crete, Neb.

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Campus visit General information about tours Each tour will allow time for a question-and-answer session with an Admissions representative to discuss admission, scholarships, financial assistance and housing options. Receive a free T-shirt, and all weekday tours receive complimentary lunch in Bearcat Commons.

Daily Visits 90-minute walking tour Faculty appointments available upon request Monday through Friday

Saturday Visits 90-minute walking tour

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Explore majors in a specific discipline, which includes interacting with current Northwest faculty and students.

Computer Science Music Art Business Psychology Agriculture

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High School Junior Visit Days Nebraska St. Joseph Kansas Iowa

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Green and White Visit Days Designed for students who are in the early stages of the college selection process or thinking of transferring to Northwest.

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Undergraduate majors and degree programs Four-Year Course Plans: nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/4yearplan.htm What Can I Do With An Interest In: nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/interest.htm

Degrees Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Clinical Lab. Sciences Bachelor of Technology Two-Year Certificate Program Bachelor of Science in Education

Deficiencies for Graduate Program NCATE Certification: available at all educational levels

Majors B.A., B.F.A., B.S. Accounting: Private Industry Public Advertising Agriculture: Agricultural Business Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Animal Science (Pre-Vet) Horticulture Art (Studio): Ceramics Drawing Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Biology Biology: Biomedical Sciences Cell/Molecular General Biology Biology/Psychology Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic

Business Economics Business Management Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Networking Chemistry ACS Chemistry: Biochemistry General Chemistry Medicinal Clinical Laboratory Sciences Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Computer Science Economics Emergency & Disaster Management English

* RN to BSN completion program

Finance: Corporate Finance Financial Computing Financial Mgmt.

Financial Services Foods & Nutrition: Dietetics Geographic Info.

Science: Civic/Public Data & Technology Earth Technology Emergency Response Management Geographic Geography Geology: Environmental General Graphic Design History Industrial Psychology Interactive Digital Media: Art: Visual Imaging Computer Science New Media

International Business Liberal Arts & Sciences Management Info.

Systems Marine Biology Marketing Mathematics Mass Media: Applied Advertising Broadcast & Production Multimedia Journalism Sports Media Media Studies Music Nanoscale Science: Nanoscale Biology Nanoscale Chemistry Nanoscale Physics Philosophy Political Science Psychology Psychology/ Sociology Public Administration

Radiologic Sciences** Recreation: Corporate Rec./ Wellness Recreation & Park Management Therapeutic Recreation Spanish Theatre: Performance Technical Theatre & Design Undecided: Business Meta Major Education Meta Major University Liberal Arts Meta Major Science Meta Major Wildlife Ecology & Conservation

** completion program partnership with St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology, Kansas City

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Teaching/Education Majors B.S. Ed., B.M.E. Agricultural Education Art Education Biology Education Business Education Chemistry Education Elementary Education English Education Instrumental Music Education: Non-Piano Piano

Mathematics Education Middle School Physical Education Social Science Spanish Special Ed.: Cross Categorical

Speech/Theatre Education Unified Science: Biology Chemistry Earth Science Vocal Music

Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry+ Pre-Engineering Pre-Forestry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine+ Pre-Mortuary Science Pre-Nursing

Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic & Allopathic Therapy Pre-Pharmacy+ Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Radiology Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine+

Two-Year Certificate Programs Farm Operation Information Systems Business Technology

Teaching/ Education Minors Art Elementary Art Secondary Business Chemistry Early Childhood Earth Science English Health

+ program falls under Pre-Professional Zoology

Marketing & Cooperative Education Mathematics Middle School Science Physics Spanish Speech/Theatre

Minors Accounting Information Systems Advertising Agricultural: Business Finance Science Agronomy Animal Science Art Biochemistry Biology Broadcasting Chemistry Child & Family Studies

Coaching Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Computer Applications Computer Networking Computer Science Criminal Justice Data Management Deaf Studies Economics

Emergency & Disaster Mgmt.

English English: Writing Environmental Science Food Service General Business Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology Gerontology History Horticulture

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Individualized Language Interactive Digital Media International Studies Journalism Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematical Sciences Military Science Music Nutrition Philosophy Physics Political Science

Precision Agriculture Psychology Public Administration Public History Recreation Sociology Spanish Sport Management Sport Psychology Statistics Systems Mgmt.

Theatre Writing

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Text us: 660.541.1845

660.562.1363 finaid@nwmissouri.edu

Residential Life

660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu

Students with Disabilities 800.633.1175 ada@nwmissouri.edu

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