Northwest Missouri State University Acceptance Rate
Maryville, Missouri · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,834
- Admitted
- 5,871
- Yield
- 17.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Northwest Missouri State University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 85.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,757 to 6,834 (+44%) over that period.
Its 85.9% rate makes Northwest Missouri State University more selective than about 30% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 22%.
Northwest Missouri State University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,757 | 3,643 | 76.6% | 1,379 |
| 2015–16 | 5,009 | 3,754 | 74.9% | 1,499 |
| 2016–17 | 5,382 | 3,986 | 74.1% | 1,405 |
| 2017–18 | 5,129 | 3,801 | 74.1% | 1,216 |
| 2018–19 | 6,049 | 4,788 | 79.2% | 1,338 |
| 2019–20 | 9,013 | 6,601 | 73.2% | 1,355 |
| 2020–21 | 8,143 | 6,523 | 80.1% | 1,221 |
| 2021–22 | 7,039 | 6,024 | 85.6% | 964 |
| 2022–23 | 6,877 | 5,884 | 85.6% | 1,095 |
| 2023–24 | 6,834 | 5,871 | 85.9% | 1,035 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,405 | 3,826 | 86.9% |
| Men | 2,429 | 2,045 | 84.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 490–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 76% |
How Northwest Missouri State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Northwest Missouri State University's acceptance rate?
Northwest Missouri State University's acceptance rate is 85.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,871 admitted of 6,834 applicants).
Is Northwest Missouri State University test optional?
Northwest Missouri State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Northwest Missouri State University?
Northwest Missouri State University received 6,834 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,871.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest Missouri State University?
Admitted students at Northwest Missouri State University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Northwest Missouri State University getting harder to get into?
Northwest Missouri State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.6% in 2014–15 to 85.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/.