Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, Missouri · Public
Northwest Missouri State University admitted 86% of 6,834 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 970–1200 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 57% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Northwest Missouri State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $15, and Northwest Missouri State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Northwest Missouri State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $24,945 in-state and $31,387 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $15,497 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Northwest Missouri State University’s acceptance rate?
Northwest Missouri State University admitted 86% of applicants: 5,871 of 6,834 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Northwest Missouri State University’s application deadline?
Northwest Missouri State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest Missouri State University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 970 to 1200, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Northwest Missouri State University’s application fee?
The application fee is $15 for 2026–27, and Northwest Missouri State University accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does Northwest Missouri State University have supplemental essays?
No. Northwest Missouri State University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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