Northwest Missouri State University Viewbook 1617

#bearcatsconnect

WHAT’S YOUR

STORY? Are you still deciding between mass media and interactive digital media, pre-medical or pre-dental?

It’s ok. That’s what college is for, and at Northwest, you have options. We have 127 programs of study and 150 organizations to consider. But we’re not done, 95 percent of students gain professionbased learning experiences through faculty-student research, internships, study abroad, service learning and more. So, what is your story and how can we help you write your next chapter?

“Northwest has truly become my home away from home because of all the true friends I’ve made and the amazing professors who have supported and encouraged me. My advisor is like my “campus mom.” She’s come to events I’ve been a part of and given great advice that has led to major life decisions.

The professors in the communication department have really encouraged me to branch out into different areas of communication and everyday they remind me why communication is important.“ ­— Nikeila Jensen, senior communication and public relations majors

THIS IS

NORTHWEST Student Population

6,720 more than

150

student organizations

5,491

undergraduate

37% out-of-state Founded in

1905

83%

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National Titles

of students are involved in one or more organization

74% of classes have fewer than 30 students

since 2009

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STATES COUNTRIES

represented by the student body

20

Average Age of students

100%

of classes are taught by 253 full-time faculty

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Mascot

Bearcat

VALUES Student success Scholarship and life-long learning Intercultural competence Collaboration Respect and integrity Strategic thinking Excellence

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PROFESSION-BASED

LEARNING Whatever your passion we’ve got the faculty and staff members to energize and guide you in a profession-based environment. Get real teaching time in the Horace Mann Laboratory School or the Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families. See your name in print in the Northwest Missourian or hear yourself on-air on KZLX. Gain experience with livestock and crops on the 450-acre University laboratory farm. Pitch your ideas to realworld clients and work alongside businesses at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

“I teach and I care, that is my personal classroom mission statement at Northwest. Students need hands on, engaging, and high impact classroom activities that challenge them to be creative and innovative in psychological principles and research to improve quality of life in communities and businesses.

We are joined in this adventure of learning with one-on-one conversations to help us prepare for the future.”

— Dr. Carla Edwards­ Professor of psychology

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New School of Health Science and Wellness Find your niche in over 20 fields of future-focused study, including a major in Applied Health Science.

3 +1 Business CATapult Program Go-getters can ramp up the four-year track and earn their M.B.A. while earning their Bachelors.

Living and Academic Learning Communities Connect, learn, live, interact and socialize with students with similar academic interests.

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A profession-based education

An education that is targeted to your profession at a price that is below the national average and below other Missouri universities.

Tuition

3,947

$

6,897

$

87%

In-state

Out-of-state

of students

receive some form of financial assistance

Room & board

4,242

$

traditional standard

average

freshman award

credit hour rate

281.96

$

492.64

$

7,678

$

In-state

10,019

$

Out-of-state

ACT

Freshman Awards

President’s (competitive)* Distinguished Scholar* Tower Scholar* Freshman Merit Award* A+ Scholarship

Out-of-State Awards

or INDEX and

27 27 23 21 21

ACT

In-state

Transfer Awards

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

Out-of-State Transfer#

Bearcat Advantage*1

GPA

140 100

GPA

AMOUNT

3.30-4.00 $8,000 3.30-4.00 $3,500 3.00-4.00 $2,500 2.75-4.00 $1,000 2.50-4.00 $1,500

or INDEX and

HOURS

We help students keep their dreams affordable and offer in-state rates to out-of-state students.

GPA

180 180 140 100 100

Bearcat Advantage*1 23 Green & White Advantage*2 21

with the net price calculator at nwmissouri.edu/ admissions/ costs.HTM

Out-of-state

SCHOLARSHIPS

Calculate your savings

AMOUNT

2.00-4.00 $6,320 2.00-4.00 $3,160

AMOUNT

Textbooks & Laptop included

42 3.50-4.00 $8,000 24 3.50-4.00 $2,500 24 3.30-3.49 $1,500 24 3.00-3.29 $1,000 24 3.00-4.00 $6,320

*Estimate based on 30 credit hours per year. President's, Distinguished, Tower, Merit and Academic are mutually exclusive awards. | 1 (100% waiver of out-of-state fees) | 2 (50% waiver of out-of-state fees) | # students with less than 24 transferable credit hours, follow freshman out-of-state award criteria.

Out-of-state students can earn in-state rates

Additional scholarship & grant opportunities are available at nwmissouri.edu/finaid/scholarships Textbook and laptop rental programs save students nearly

Ranked as the top

moderately selective regional university in Missouri on U.S. News and World Report’s List of “2015 Best Colleges”

97%

of undergraduate students secure employment or continue their education within

$7,200

6 months of graduation

over 4 years

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CONNECT TO OUR

CULTURE

ACTIVE

CREATIVE

The new Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center opened August 2015.

The 19,490 square-feet of open floor space accommodating state-of-the-art cardio and weight lifting machines, a human performance lab and classroom space. The building also houses a specified area for aerobics, spinning, yoga and various fitness courses.

A fitness mezzanine housing cardio equipment with windows providing natural lighting overlooks the facility.

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 state-of-theart equipment. Mary Linn Auditorium features a large main stage and seating for more than 1,000 and the Black Box Theatre offers a more intimate setting.

More than 83 percent of our students are involved in one or more student clubs.

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

SOCIAL

More than half of the student body participates in intramurals including basketball, flag football, racquet sports and many more.

Additionally, our students are active in service learning, alternative spring break and leadership development activities throughout the year.

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CHAMPIONS PLAY HERE

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.

“Maryville to me is that storybook college town that everyone gets out and goes to all the sporting events. Students love attending games and meets which gives us athletes that much more motivation to perform at our best. The greatest gift is the ability to come together and become something greater than what we would be by ourselves. We get the opportunity to push each other to become better students, athletes, and people. I love my team and wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

— DeAndre Thomas, track and field marketing/management major Gladstone, Mo.

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., and Starbucks are also available

CAMPUS CENTERED

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

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

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

Green at heart, Northwest is ranked among the top 10 institutions in the nation for reducing energy usage.

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Sip Starbucks while you study for exams at the B.D. Owens Library.

See a play or concert at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts.

Cheer on the Bearcats at Bearcat Stadium.

Stay fit at the new Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center.

Explore a unique subject at the home of the new School of Health Science and Wellness .

This is

NORTHWEST Being at Northwest puts you in the midst of a modern, energetic and diverse environment, where you can explore your passions and be a part of something new and exciting.

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Find your true love on the Kissing Bridge.

Begin your tour of Northwest at Mabel Cook.

Grab a bite to eat at Chick-fil-A at the J.W. Jones Student Union.

Build lifelong friendships in Forest Village Apartments.

Live minutes from your classes in the Residence Halls.

Mabel Cook

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Check out these sites for Four-Year Course Plans nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/4yearplan.htm

by c a r e e r pat h Agriculture

127 major programs

Unsure of a major?

You might be interested in attending our Undecided Visit Day Schedule your visit

today!

800.633.1175

Agricultural Business Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Animal Science (Pre-Vet) Horticulture Agricultural Education Farm Operation - 2 yr.

Business Accounting: Private Industry Public Industry Advertising Business Economics Business Education Business Management Business Meta Major* Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Networking Data Sciences: Business Economics Finance: Corporate Finance Financial Computing Financial Management Financial Services International Business Marketing Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management Business Technology - 2 yr.

Communications Advertising Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Interactive Digital Media: New Media Mass Media: Applied Advertising Broadcast & Production Multimedia Journalism Sports Media Media Studies Spanish Spanish Education Speech/Theater Education

Computing and Math

Sample list of Minors • Agricultural Communication • Criminology/Criminal Justice • Precision Agriculture • Sports Management • Sports Psychology A complete list of Minors is available at www.nwmissouri.edu/ academics/majors.htm

Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Networking Computer Science Data Sciences & Informatics Computer Science Geographic Information Science Geographic Information Science: Civic/Public Data & Technology Earth Technology Emergency Response Management Geographic Interactive Digital Media: Computer Science Management Information Systems Mathematics Data Sciences Mathematics Mathematics Education Information Systems - 2 yr.

and What Can I Do With An Interest In... nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/interest.htm

SCHOOL OF Health Science and Wellness Applied Health Science1 Aging Studies Exercise Science Biology: Biomedical Sciences Biology/Psychology Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic Chemistry: Medicinal Clinical Laboratory Sciences Emergency and Disaster Management Food and Nutrition: Dietetics Physical Education Radiologic Sciences** Recreation: Corporate Rec./Wellness Recreation & Park Management Therapeutic Recreation Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry+ Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic & Allopathic Medicine Pre-Pharmacy+ Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiology Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine+

Liberal Arts Art (Studio): Ceramics Drawing Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Art Education English English Education Geography Graphic Design History Interactive Digital Media: Art: Visual Imaging Liberal Arts & Sciences Philosophy Political Science Political Science: Public Administration Criminal Justice Global Affairs Social Science Education University Liberal Arts Meta Major* Pre-Law

Performing Arts Instrumental Music Education: Non-Piano Piano Music Speech/Theatre Education Theatre: Performance Technical Theatre & Design Vocal Music Education

Psychology Biology/Psychology Human Services Industrial Psychology

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Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management Psychology

Sciences Biology Biology: Biomedical Sciences Cell/Molecular General Biology Biology Education Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic Chemistry: Biochemistry General Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry ACS Chemistry Education Clinical Laboratory Sciences Data Sciences: Molecular Biology Geology: Environmental General Marine Biology Nanoscale Science: Nanoscale Biology Nanoscale Chemistry Nanoscale Physics Science Meta Major* Unified Science Education: Biology Chemistry Earth Science Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Pre-Engineering

Teaching/Education Agricultural Education Art Education Biology Education Business Education Chemistry Education Education Meta Major* Elementary Education English Education Instrumental Music Education: Non-Piano Piano Mathematics Education Middle School Physical Education Social Science Spanish Special Education (not a stand-alone major) Cross Categorical Speech/Theatre Education Unified Science: Biology Chemistry Earth Science Vocal Music

Undecided or Deciding Business Meta Major* Education Meta Major* University Liberal Arts Meta Major* Science Meta Major*

+ program falls under Biology: Biomedical Sciences * Meta majors are designed for students who are still deciding on a major but know their area of interest. ** Completion program partnership with St. Luke’s

School of Radiologic Technology, Kansas City 1 Pending Board of Regents & MO CBHE approval.

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IO W A

Sioux City

N EB R A SK A

Omaha

80

Lincoln

Des Moines

80

88

Chicago 55

29

MARYVILLE 35

Saint Joseph

Topeka

K A N SA S

Springfield

Kansas City

70

55

IL LI N O IS

Columbia

70

70

35

Jefferson City

Wichita

Saint Louis 55

Springfield

44

M IS SO U RI

If you are ready for a profession-based education in a campus centered community, close to home, with a culture that values student success we invite you to come take a tour of Northwest Missouri State University.

Text us: 660.541.1845 Scholarships and Financial Assistance

/nwmissouri

660.562.1363 finaid@nwmissouri.edu

Residential Life

660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu

Students with Disabilities 800.633.1175 ada@nwmissouri.edu

Northwest Missouri State University Office of Admissions 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: 660.562.1148 fax: 660.562.1821 admissions@nwmissouri.edu

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