Northwest
Bearcats care.
Bearcats care.
Student health and well-being are our top priority, with access to numerous resources.
Be every you.
Find what sparks your curiosity.

We offer 200+ major programs. Our award-winning faculty provide mentorship and cutting-edge education experiences that connect students to research and career opportunities worldwide.

See which major is right for you!

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Top 10 Majors by Enrollment

  1. Business Management
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Psychology
  4. Agricultural Business
  5. Early Childhood Education
  1. Applied Health Science
  2. Computer Science
  3. Biomedical Science
  4. Human Services
  5. Marketing
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FAFSA is now open
Achieve your dreams by filling out the FAFSA and unlocking the potential for federal aid. Apply today!
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Enhanced Scholarships
Merit scholarship tiers expanded to save students as much as $6,000 annually.
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Better In-State Rates
with the Bearcat Advantage, out-of-state students are eligible for a $8,392 scholarship with a 2.75 GPA and above.
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Missouri students can receive $1,500
with the A+ Scholarship if you attend an eligible A+ Missouri High School.
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Attend Tuition-free
Through the Northwest Promise, qualified students can receive a helping hand toward achieving their educational goals.
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We offer resources for veterans
and dependents of veterans.
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It's different here. We know it, welcome it, and we thrive on it.
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19:1 student-faculty ratio
95% employed or in grad school
150+ student clubs & organizations

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News

SAC announces X Ambassadors as spring concert headliner

X Ambassadors headlining spring concert

The Student Activities Council has announced X Ambassadors – a multi-platinum rock trio – will perform on April 4 at Northwest.

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