Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Northwest Missouri State's acceptance rate is 85.56% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.61%. 2,363 men and 4,514 women applied to Northwest Missouri State and 2,002 men and 3,882 women students were accepted.
Among them, 419 men and 676 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Northwest Missouri State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,877 | 2,363 | 4,514 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 5,884 | 2,002 | 3,882 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,095 | 419 | 676 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.56% | 84.72% | 86.00% | - | - |
| Yield | 18.61% | 20.93% | 17.41% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 24 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 919 students (84%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Northwest Missouri State.
The median SAT score is 1,065 with 540 SAT EBRW and 525 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 578 and the 25th percentile is 473. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 465 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th 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: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 938 | 1065 | 1158 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 473 | 540 | 578 |
| SAT Math | 465 | 525 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,095 first-year students enrolled in Northwest Missouri State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.26% and part-time students is 1.74%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.26% and women students is 61.74%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Northwest Missouri State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,095 | 419 | 676 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,076 | 414 | 662 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 19 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
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 .
| 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
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Northwest Missouri State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/index.htm |
| Online Application | https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/index.htm |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, 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 |