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 .
Admissionhttps://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/index.htm
Online Applicationhttps://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/index.htm
Financial Aidhttps://www.nwmissouri.edu/FinAid/Index.htm
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/veterans/index.htm
Athletichttps://www.nwmissouri.edu/facts/consumerinfo.htm
Disability Servicehttps://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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2022, the average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University is 1,043 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Northwest Missouri State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,092). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Northwest Missouri State SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Northwest Missouri State University1,04322
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,09223
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri1,16472

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Northwest Missouri State University, 10 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,043 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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470560
Mathematics483573
Total9531,133
*Data Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (Last update: June 2022)
At Northwest Missouri State University, 917 students submitted ACT scores (95% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile75th percentile
Composite1924
English1723
Mathematics1724

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) and 1 item is recommended to submit - Secondary school rank.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Northwest Missouri State University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRecommended
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsNeither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admission test scoresConsidered but not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)Neither required nor recommended