Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Northwest Missouri State University has several thriving National Society of Leadership and Success. In fact, more students participate in the National Society of Leadership and Success than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Northwest Missouri State University include Sigma Society, Indian Student Association, Sigma Kappa and Sigma Sigma Sigma.

Northwest Missouri State University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Family Day and Northwest Week.

Northwest Missouri State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Northwest Missouri State University.

Northwest Missouri State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Northwest Missouri State University students live off campus. In 2023, 33% of undergrads at Northwest Missouri State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 67% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northwest Missouri State University. There are 2,414 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,317 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,466 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 40% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northwest Missouri State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northwest Missouri State University Athletics

At Northwest Missouri State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Northwest Missouri State University:

Is Northwest Missouri State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Northwest Missouri State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Northwest Missouri State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Northwest Missouri State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Northwest Missouri State University has Crisis Manager Mobile App; Safe Ride Shuttle & Taxi.

Plan a Visit to Northwest Missouri State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northwest Missouri State University, take U.S. Highway 71 to Maryville, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Kansas City International airport.

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