Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,945. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Missouri residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,611 | $17,324 |
| Housing & meals | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| Books & supplies | $400 | $400 |
| Personal & travel | $2,576 | $2,576 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$430 | −$430 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,945 | $31,658 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Northwest Missouri State University net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Northwest Missouri State University has the 17th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Urshan University | $14,779 | 45% | — |
| 14 | University of Missouri-St Louis | $15,071 | 57% | $53,037 |
| 15 | Southeast Missouri State University | $15,882 | 58% | $44,030 |
| 16 | Avila University | $16,053 | 52% | $52,773 |
| 17 | Northwest Missouri State University | $16,244 | 54% | $47,885 |
| 18 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 |
| 19 | Calvary University | $16,334 | 52% | $45,421 |
| 20 | William Jewell College | $17,562 | 68% | $59,268 |
| 21 | Missouri State University-Springfield | $17,613 | 58% | $49,827 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Northwest Missouri State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | 86% | $16,244 | 54% | $47,885 | This school |
| Truman State University | 84% | $12,780 | 69% | $56,280 | |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | $16,298 | 64% | $82,957 | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | $15,882 | 58% | $44,030 | |
| Missouri Southern State University | 97% | $12,007 | 42% | $42,620 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Northwest Missouri State University would cost you $3,464 more per year than Truman State University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Northwest Missouri State University, mostly from a lower estimate for personal & travel costs (−$1,604).
- Truman State University gives aided families $3,634 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Northwest Missouri State University | Truman State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,611 | $9,838 | +$773 |
| Books & supplies | $400 | $1,100 | −$700 |
| Housing & meals | $11,788 | $10,701 | +$1,087 |
| Personal & travel | $2,576 | $4,180 | −$1,604 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$430 | −$704 | +$274 |
| Sticker price | $24,945 | $25,115 | −$170 |
| Average grants | −$8,701 | −$12,335 | +$3,634 |
| You pay | $16,244 | $12,780 | +$3,464 |
“+” means Northwest Missouri State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Northwest Missouri State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Northwest Missouri State University?
Tuition and fees are $10,611 a year for Missouri residents and $17,324 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Northwest Missouri State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,945 a year for Missouri residents living on campus and about $31,658 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Northwest Missouri State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,244 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,176; $48–75k pay $13,959; $110k+ pay $20,796. These figures are for Missouri residents.
How much debt do Northwest Missouri State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,927, and 5.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Northwest Missouri State University overview