Study at Northwest Missouri State UniversityNorthwest Missouri State University is a coeducational, public, state university located in Maryville, Missouri, United States. It was established in 1905 as a teachers' college named Normal School. In 1919, the name was changed to Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College. In 1949, the name was changed again to Northwest Missouri State College. Finally, on August 14, 1972, the college was granted University status, which meant it could offer master graduate degrees, and it was given its present name. The University's sports teams are called the Bearcats. The official mascot is Bobby the Bearcat. Northwest Missouri State University sponsors various sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, cross country, track/field, golf, and soccer. Profile of Northwest Missouri State University Northwest Missouri State can be found in Maryville, MO (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Northwest Missouri State. Course Topics The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Northwest Missouri State are in media, agricultural science and management, landscaping and horticulture, and education and teaching. Northwest Missouri State Selectivity The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 450 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Northwest Missouri State centered around 490 to 590, but ranged both higher and lower. Faculty A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Student Enrolment In 2007, 6, 511 students were enrolled in Northwest Missouri State. Student Life Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Northwest Missouri State student athletes compete in Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association competitions. Northwest Missouri State Programs and Degrees
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