More selective than 32% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 76% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Northwest Missouri State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Northwest Missouri State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Northwest Missouri State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 478 | 593 |
| SAT math | 498 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 976 | 1193 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Northwest Missouri State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 478–593 | 498–600 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 480–600 | 490–600 | 18–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Northwest Missouri State University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Northwest Missouri State University has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 78% | 75% | $20,268 |
| 25 | Westminster College | 79% | 55% | $24,314 |
| 26 | Truman State University | 84% | 69% | $12,780 |
| 27 | Urshan University | 84% | 45% | $14,779 |
| 28 | Northwest Missouri State University | 86% | 54% | $16,244 |
| 29 | Webster University | 86% | 64% | $27,047 |
| 30 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | 88% | 0% | $14,601 |
| 31 | Avila University | 88% | 52% | $16,053 |
| 32 | University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | 90% | 62% | $31,817 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Northwest Missouri State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Northwest Missouri State University admissions questions
What is the Northwest Missouri State University acceptance rate?
Northwest Missouri State University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,871 of 6,834 applicants were admitted.
Does Northwest Missouri State University require the SAT or ACT?
Northwest Missouri State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 76% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest Missouri State University?
The middle 50% of Northwest Missouri State University enrolled first-year students scored 976–1193 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Northwest Missouri State University?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,035 of 5,871).
Is Northwest Missouri State University getting harder to get into?
Northwest Missouri State University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Northwest Missouri State University overview