Admissions Criteria
Admission standards at Northwest Missouri State University are moderately selective. Admission for new freshmen, transfer and returning students is based on a combination of academic and personal considerations. An applicant's academic accomplishments are a priority and are demonstrated by test scores, grades, class rank and exposure to college prep curriculum. We also look for other qualities such as motivation, dedication to learning, integrity and leadership.
New freshman admission is based on a combination of ACT/SAT score, class rank and GPA. Northwest does not require the writing component of the ACT. Students in the class of 2010 and beyond are required to have followed a college-preparatory curriculum that includes at least 24 units of credit and meet the requirements in either Category I or Category II.
Category I
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21 ACT composite or higher (or the SAT equivalent: SAT-860; SATI-970); and
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A minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA or above (on 4.00 scale)
Category II
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Have a combined percentile index (see here) that equals or exceeds 100 points; and
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A minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA or above (on 4.00 scale)
Missouri Academy Students
Any student who has previously attended the Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing will only be considered for undergraduate admission to Northwest Missouri State University if one of the following criteria has occurred or been met:
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The student has earned their Associate of Arts degree from Northwest Missouri State University OR
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The student’s initial cohort class has graduated from the Missouri Academy
