Northwest Missouri State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
6,014

Full + Part time Students
1:24

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.6K

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University is a state-assisted, four-year regional university with a recognized tradition of quality education. We are governed by a state-appointed Board of Regents and accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Northwest provides outstanding academics, laptops and textbooks for all students, more than 150 student organizations and a friendly atmosphere. We offer more than 140 undergraduate majors and 73 minors. 95% of our tenure track faculty have the highest degree in their fields, and our classes are taught by full-time professors, not by graduate assistants.

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Overview

Total Faculty	233
Full-Time Undergraduate	5,335
Part-Time Undergraduate	679
Application Acceptance Rate	70%
Transfer Students	282
Programs	97 Programs
Courses	1,309 Courses
Equivalencies	1,497 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,175
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,062
Books and Supplies	$500
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	61%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$8,694
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	73%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,920

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

At Northwest Missouri State University, we know that the importance of a quality education in today's world is a major investment. We are committed to providing a high quality education at a competitively affordable cost.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Northwest Missouri State University is a transfer friendly school.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Students must have a 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) cumulative college grade point average in transfer in order to be accepted to Northwest.
Official Transcripts:

All transcripts from every college you have attended needs to be sent to the Admissions Office. If you have less than 24 hours of transferable credit, you must submit official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

3.If you have earned less than 24 hours of college-level, transferable credit, you must request from your high school GPA, ACT/SAT scores and high school graduation date.
Letters of Recommendation:

Northwest does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation.
Essay:

Northwest does not publish a requirement for the submission of an essay.
Application Fee:

Applying is free if it is done online. If not, the application fee is $25.
Interview:

Northwest does not publish a requirement for a personal interview.
Apply Here:

www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/index.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Students must have a 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) cumulative college grade point average in transfer in order to be accepted to Northwest.
Credits (Min/Max):

Students who have less than 24 hours completed will be considered for admission on the basis of the freshman admission requirements in addition to college work that has been completed.
Transfer Policy Document:

Northwest Missouri State University Transfer Policy.pdf