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Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville,
MO
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate86%
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About Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University is a public, state university in the town of Maryville, Missouri. Northwest Missouri State University was founded in 1905. The university currently enrolls around 7,870 students per year, including 5,317 undergrads.
Northwest Missouri State University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Northwest Missouri State University. In 2022, Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% of applicants. In 2022, 6,024 out of 7,040 total applicants were accepted.
| Northwest Missouri State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 4% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, near Kansas City.
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College Info
Northwest Missouri State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northwest Missouri State University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northwest Missouri State University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Northwest Missouri State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
975 - 1123
Math SAT Range
483 - 573
Reading SAT Range
470 - 560
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1123 and Above
Good
975 to 1123
Avg
975 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Northwest Missouri State University students is 1032. Applicants with SAT scores of 1123 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Northwest Missouri State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 975 to 1123 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 975 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Northwest Missouri State University.
Northwest Missouri State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$22,880
In State$30,463
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,519
$15,102
Fees
$4,359
$4,359
Housing
$11,002
$11,002
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Northwest Missouri State University is like? There are approximately 7,870 students enrolled at Northwest Missouri State University, including 5,317 undergraduate students and 2,553 graduate students. 83% percent of students attend school full-time, 69% percent are from MO and 31% percent of students are from other states.
83%
Full Time17%
Part Time69%
In State31%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
7,870
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
86%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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