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Northwest Missouri State University

Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001

Official telephone: (660) 562-1212
Website: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 660 562-1562
800 633-1175 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I recommended, ACT recommended, SAT I or ACT recommended

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.42
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 86%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 2%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 66%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 5,185
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,466
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 26%

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