Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, MO · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Northwest Missouri State University reported a 85.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Northwest Missouri State University is a public 4-year institution in Maryville, MO, with an SAT reference of 1095 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $16,244 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.9%

6,834 applicants

SAT reference

1095

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$16,244

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Northwest Missouri State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)97010951193
ACT (composite, 1–36)182223

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

55.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$47,885

Student Body

4,378

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Northwest Missouri State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$13,176
$30,001 – $48,000$13,447
$48,001 – $75,000$13,959
$75,001 – $110,000$17,423
$110,000+$20,796

Top Majors at Northwest Missouri State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education198
Business, Management & Marketing185
Agriculture & Natural Resources114
Psychology112
Health Professions98
Computer & Information Sciences70
Biological & Biomedical Sciences50
Communication & Journalism48
Liberal Arts & General Studies46
Social Sciences32

Financial Aid at Northwest Missouri State University

About Northwest Missouri State University

Official website: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/

Admissions: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/index.htm

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwest Missouri State University

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Missouri State University?

Northwest Missouri State University reported a 86% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,834. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Northwest Missouri State University?

The historical 86% acceptance rate suggests Northwest Missouri State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northwest Missouri State University?

The imported historical records for Northwest Missouri State University include an SAT reference value of 1095 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Northwest Missouri State University?

The stored historical average net price at Northwest Missouri State University is $16,244 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,700 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Missouri State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Northwest Missouri State University is 56%. its stored first-year retention rate is 74%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $47,885. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Northwest Missouri State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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