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Aug. 23, 2019Maryville, MO |  By: Keegan Cooper

Northwest ranks high in enrollment & retention

Northwest Missouri State University began its 2019-20 academic year this week with a 2 percent increase in its total enrollment, in addition to maintaining its high retention rate.

Northwest entered it first day of classes Wednesday with a total of 6,841 students along with 76 percent of its 2018 freshman class returning for a second year. The retention rate is the second highest in the institution's history after Northwest secured a record of 78 percent retention last fall. Northwest freshman class totals at 1,349 which also represents the 2 percent increase from last fall.

The university also holds a graduation rate in the 89th percentile of its national peer group. In addition 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation.