Founded in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University is a public, four-year university based in Maryville, with more than 6,700 undergraduate and graduate students. The college's top-rated academic programs include education, mass communications, agricultural business management, animal science and agricultural mechanics. Internships are available in all majors, and the college offers study abroad in opportunities in England and Mexico, as well as a one-semester travel study program in Washington, D.C. In addition to federal and state financial aid programs, the university offers work-study placements.
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Dr.
Maryville, MO 64468
800-633-1175
nwmissouri.edu
Located in Conception, Missouri, Conception Seminary College is approximately 18 miles from Maryville. The college is affiliated with the Benedictine Order of the Roman Catholic Church; it offers a baccalaureate degree program for men wishing to become priests. The four-year course of study includes coursework in fine arts, ancient and modern languages, English, speech, history, mathematics, biology, physical sciences, philosophy, and theology. Eligible students can receive federal and state financial aid, work-study placements, scholarships and institutional grants.
Conception Seminary College
P.O. Box 502
37174 State Highway VV
Conception, MO 64433
660-944-3105
conception.edu
Vatterott Educational Center, Inc. is a private, two-year college with a branch location in St. Joseph, Missouri, approximately 44 miles from Maryville. The college limits class sizes to 20 to 30 students, depending on the type of course. The college grants certificates in cosmetology, information systems security and massage therapy; it also offers Associate of Occupational Studies degrees in computer systems and network technology, criminal justice, and medical assisting. Massage and cosmetology students gain hands-on experience working with paying customers in the school's on-site massage clinic and salon. The college participates in federal loan and grant programs, as well as veteran's benefit financial aid programs. Job placement assistance is available.
Vatterott Educational Center Inc.
3131 Frederick Ave.
St. Joseph, MO 64506
877-297-2965
vatterott-college.edu