Northwest Missouri State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
85.56%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.61%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,095
SAT Scores
1,065
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,877 students have applied and 5,884 students have allowed to admit to Northwest Missouri State University (Acceptance rate: 85.56%). Northwest Missouri State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.61 % where 1,095 students have finally enrolled out of 5,884 admitted students.
Northwest Missouri State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Central Missouri and Columbia College, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.81%).
Northwest Missouri State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 27.01%).
How to Apply to Northwest Missouri State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Northwest Missouri State. Northwest Missouri State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/index.htm |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/index.htm |
| Financial Aid | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/FinAid/Index.htm |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/apply/veterans.htm |
| Athletic | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/facts/consumerinfo.htm |
| Disability Service | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/titleixequity/accessibility/index.htm |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Northwest Missouri State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University is 1,065 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Northwest Missouri State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,101). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University | 1,065 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,101 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,164 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Northwest Missouri State University, 24 students submitted SAT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,065 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 473 | 540 | 578 |
| Mathematics | 465 | 525 | 580 |
| Total | 938 | 1,065 | 1,158 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Northwest Missouri State University, 919 students submitted ACT scores (84% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
Northwest Missouri State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Northwest Missouri State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |