Northwest summer enrollment exceeds 5,500 for second consecutive year
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MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State University’s summer enrollment has topped 5,500 students for the second consecutive year, according to the institution’s summer census this month.
The university said in a news release that Northwest’s enrollment totals show 1,910 undergraduate students at the university this summer and 3,592 graduate students. Although the total headcount of 5,502 students represents a 5 percent decline from a year ago, this summer’s undergraduate enrollment is consistent with totals spanning the past five years, the news release stated.
Graduate enrollment at Northwest this summer declined by 7.6 percent after it spiked to 3,886 students a year ago, which also marked the first time in the institution’s history that the graduate headcount exceeded 3,000 students. Northwest attributes the decline in its graduate enrollment to fewer international students. The university’s total international enrollment declined 78 percent this summer compared to a year ago.
Undergraduate students, however, are enrolled in 13,073 credit hours this summer, an increase of 4.5 percent from a year ago. Overall, Northwest students are enrolled in a total of 32,571 credit hours this summer.
Summer coursework helps students accelerate their time to graduation, in addition to increasing total credit hours earned to fulfill financial aid benefits or enhance scholarship eligibility. Students also may enroll in courses for personal enrichment or to earn certification in a specific area.
“It is great to see so many Northwest students engaged in coursework again this summer,” said Allison Hoffmann, the university’s associate provost for enrollment management and student success, in a statement. “Northwest’s summer academic offerings allow students the opportunity to continue progressing toward their degree or credential in a timely manner.”
Hoffmann added, “We are happy to see that we topped 5,500 in total summer enrollment and pleased that our undergraduate enrollment number remains steady. Enrollment and completion are a top priority at Northwest.”
Further, 83 percent of undergraduate students are enrolled in online-only coursework, which is common for that population during the summer months as students maintain employment or participate in internships away from the campus. Seventy percent of graduate students are enrolled in online-only coursework.
By residency, 68 percent of students enrolled in summer courses at Northwest are Missouri residents.
To learn more about enrolling in Northwest courses and degree programs, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions.
