Northwest Missouri State University Undergraduate Application
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At Northwest Missouri State University, you learn by doing. Profession-based experiences such as teaching in local schools, conducting research and working with real clients prepare you for your career. Here, people know your name, care about your success and take pride in what you achieve. With automatic merit scholarships for eligible students and laptops and textbooks included with tuition, Northwest offers strong value from the start. Apply today to Be Every You.
Already started your Northwest Missouri State application? Sign in to the Northwest application portal to finish your application or check your status.
Whether you’re starting an undergraduate application, looking for an international or transfer option or planning to pursue graduate study, Northwest makes the college application process simple. Need help? Email us.
Use this application if you are a U.S. citizen or resident and want to earn a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate as a first-year, transfer, returning or non-degree student.
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Use this application if you are not a U.S. citizen and want to earn a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate as a first-year, transfer or returning student.
Start Your International Undergraduate Application
Use this application if you want to pursue a master’s degree, specialist degree or graduate certificate as a domestic or international student.
Start Your Graduate Application

Applying to Northwest is simple. Before you begin, have your basic information and academic history ready, and review the college application requirements for your student type. If you have not chosen a major yet, that is okay. You can select Undecided under Program of Study on your Northwest Missouri State application.
After you submit your application, sign in to the Northwest application portal to check your status and submit any remaining admissions materials. The portal is the best place to stay on track throughout the Northwest Missouri State University admissions process.

After you submit your Northwest Missouri State application, complete the FAFSA so Northwest can determine your eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid and consider you for some scholarships. When you file, use school code 002496 and aim to meet the Feb. 1 priority deadline.

If you have questions about Northwest Missouri State admission requirements, your application status or what to do next, the Northwest admissions team is ready to help. Reach out for guidance on the college application process, or browse the frequently asked questions below.
Northwest Missouri State University Admissions
660.562.1148
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If you are a traditional undergraduate or transfer student applying for an on-campus program, there is no charge to submit your Northwest Missouri State application. If you are applying as an international undergraduate student applying for an online program or completing a graduate application, a fee may apply. Contact Northwest Missouri State University Admissions to learn more.
If you’re wondering how to apply to college at Northwest, start by choosing the application that fits your student type. If you are a U.S. citizen or resident pursuing a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate, complete the undergraduate application. Looking for a transfer student application? Domestic transfer students use the undergraduate application, too. If you are an international undergraduate student, complete the international undergraduate application. If you want to earn a master’s degree, specialist degree or graduate certificate, complete the graduate application. You will apply online through the Northwest application portal.
Northwest Missouri State admission requirements depend on whether you’re applying as an undergraduate, transfer, international or graduate student. When you’re ready to apply, have your basic information and academic history ready, and review the college application requirements for your student type. You may also need to upload an unofficial high school transcript, send official college transcripts or meet program-specific requirements.
No. If you do not yet know what you want to major in, you can still apply to Northwest. Just select Undecided under Program of Study on your application. Reach out to Northwest Missouri State University admissions if you have other questions about the college application process.
After you apply, sign in to the Northwest application portal to check your status, see what is still missing and complete any remaining items. It’s the easiest way to stay on track throughout the college admissions process.
Complete the FAFSA after you submit your Northwest Missouri State application so Northwest can use your information to determine your eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid. Use school code 002496 and aim to meet the Feb. 1 priority deadline.