Applying to Northwest Missouri State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
85.91%	1,110

Northwest Missouri State University's acceptance rate is 85.91% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,834 students applied and 5,871 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Northwest Missouri State.

Northwest Missouri State's acceptance rate places 19th out of 49 Missouri colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,110 and the ACT score is 21 at Northwest Missouri State. Northwest Missouri State's SAT score ranks 12nd out of 27 Missouri colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Northwest Missouri State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Northwest Missouri State University is 85.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.63%. 2,429 men and 4,405 women applied to Northwest Missouri State and 2,045 men and 3,826 women students were accepted.

Among them, 390 men and 645 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Northwest Missouri State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Northwest Missouri State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,834	2,429	4,405	0	0
Admitted	5,871	2,045	3,826	0	0
Enrolled	1,035	390	645	0	0
Acceptance Rate	85.91%	84.19%	86.86%	-	-
Yield	17.63%	19.07%	16.86%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northwest Missouri State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 19 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 786 students (76%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Northwest Missouri State.

The median SAT score is 1,110 with 560 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 600 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Northwest Missouri State. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Northwest Missouri State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Northwest Missouri State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	970	1110	1200
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	560	600
SAT Math	490	550	600
ACT Composite	18	21	23
ACT Math	16	19	23
ACT English	16	20	23

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northwest Missouri State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,035 first-year students enrolled in Northwest Missouri State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.55% and part-time students is 1.45%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.68% and women students is 62.32%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Northwest Missouri State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Northwest Missouri State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,035	390	645
Full-time	1,020	385	635
Part-time	15	5	10

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Northwest Missouri State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northwest Missouri State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Northwest Missouri State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Northwest Missouri State.

Admission Information for Applying to Northwest Missouri State
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/index.htm
Online Application	https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/index.htm
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

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