Northwest Missouri State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Northwest Missouri State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northwest Missouri State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Northwest Missouri State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwest Missouri accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 6,733 people applied and 5,955 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Northwest Missouri State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at Northwest Missouri State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Northwest Missouri State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Northwest Missouri considers:
Very Important
- Class Rank
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Academic GPA
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northwest Missouri State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Northwest Missouri State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.45. 16% of freshmen who attended Northwest Missouri were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Northwest Missouri is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
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SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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