by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Northwest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest was ranked #1,512 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #36 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 853 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,512 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest Missouri State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwest was $537 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,442 | $12,884 |
| Fees | $3,739 | $3,739 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,788 | $11,788 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,576 | $2,576 |
Learn more about Northwest tuition and fees.
Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Northwest in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northwest does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwest Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Northwest in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northwest Missouri State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 43 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 9 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.