Your Turn Is Next
Picture yourself making friends, finding your place and starting your own Northwest story. Apply today!
Be every you.
Apply for Admissions before October 1 and be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship!
Be every version of yourself at Northwest — where affordability meets hands-on learning. Apply now and find your fit, your future, your Bearcat home.
Zaden found community, confidence and opportunities to grow at Northwest. See how he made his college experience his own.
ZADEN'S STORY
Live outside Missouri? You may still qualify for in-state tuition rates at Northwest. Join our Bearcat Advantage Webinar on Oct. 8 to learn how the scholarship works, who is eligible and how much you could save.
These visit days are for juniors and seniors in high school who would like to meet with faculty from each academic area, as well as Financial Aid staff.
These visit days are available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Take the day and explore Northwest! Bring a parent and a friend.
Experience Your Major Visit Days are for students interested in a specific academic department or school. Meet with faculty, attend a class or tour the educational spaces.
Need more time? Check us out virtually to see what Northwest is like.
See your personalized cost of attendance. Use the Net Price Calculator to estimate your education expenses based on your financial situation — it’s the first step in planning for your future at Northwest.
Northwest awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for first-time freshmen who meet certain tiers for optional ACT/SAT scores and high school GPA.
We offer 160+ major programs. See which major is right for you!
If you are a prospective high school or transfer student, you can find Northwest Missouri State on the ZeeMee App and connect with other students considering Northwest.
Applications are now open for fall 2027 students. Applying is easy! There is no application fee and no essay. You'll be notified of the admission decision and scholarship options quickly.
Housing applications open Nov. 2 for the fall 2027 semester.
SOAR is Summer Orientation at Northwest, your official kick-off to college. Sign-up begins Feb. 15.
Your eligibility for your first-choice housing depends on when you complete your housing application and SOAR registration.
Traditions, 150+ student organizations, you name it. It's easy to get involved on campus.
We learn by doing. Get immersed in your future career at Northwest.
