Maryville, MO
Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 86% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,013 | 6,601 | 1,355 | 73% |
| 2020 | 8,143 | 6,523 | 1,221 | 80% |
| 2021 | 7,039 | 6,024 | 964 | 86% |
| 2022 | 6,877 | 5,884 | 1,095 | 86% |
| 2023 | 6,834 | 5,871 | 1,035 | 86% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,826 of 4,405 women and 2,045 of 2,429 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Northwest Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 86% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,871 of 6,834 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,834 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,035 enrolled.
No. Northwest Missouri State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 86% — it has become less selective.