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Colleges / Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate86%
Acceptance Rate86%

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%

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Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, near Kansas City.

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College Info

800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001

Campus Setting: Small Town

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

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Composite SAT Range

975 - 1123

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Math SAT Range

483 - 573

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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

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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 Time

17%

Part Time

69%

In State

31%

Out-of-State

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,878

Out-of-State

$19,461

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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