A baccalaureate-level degree from either an accredited American university or one recognized by the Ministry of Education (international institution).
A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. (GPA requirements may be higher, please see catalog for specific program requirements)
A score report from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) as required by program. See specific graduate admissions requirements online.
Application fee of $75 in U.S. currency
This is a nonrefundable processing fee required of every applicant. It must accompany your application in order for your request for admission to be considered. Fees are payable online via credit card or fees can be paid in U.S. dollars via check made payable to Northwest Missouri State University.
Official academic transcripts from each secondary and post-secondary institution attended.
Students currently enrolled in a high school, college or university should send official transcripts with any certificates of graduation, if applicable. Transcripts must be certified and placed in a sealed envelope by the issuing institution and sent to Northwest via post. All transcripts become the property of Northwest and cannot be released. In addition to transcripts in the native language, certified translations must be attached to the official transcripts.
- Graduate admission:
- Applicants should consult the Graduate Catalog for GPA requirements.
- Please note that individual mark sheets for college coursework are required for evaluation.
Bank statement (submit after acceptance)
A bank document verifying that your sponsor has a balance of at least $31,817 USD for undergraduate students and $16,967 USD for graduate students should be submitted after acceptance. Information may be submitted electronically and should contain the available funds, account holder’s name and number, date of issue, and bear a bank officer signature.
English proficiency exam score report
Students entering Northwest are required to have reading, writing and conversational knowledge of the English language.
If a student is not a citizen of a country where the native language is English, then he or she is required to meet minimum score requirements on one of the tests listed below:
- DUOLINGO - 105
- IELTS - 6.0
- TOEFL- 71
- PTE - 53
Visit Language Requirements for additional conditions that fulfill the English proficiency requirement.
Acceptance
The items below are for after you receive your acceptance email from Northwest.
Copy of passport
A photocopy of the personal data page of your passport.
Northwest statement of support form (submit after acceptance)
This form should be filled out by sponsor, stating amount and years of support and submitted after acceptance. A separate Affidavit of Support is not necessary. (If student is supporting his or her self, this form is not necessary.)
Other options
Below are items specific to international transfer students or international graduate students.
Transfer recommendation form
This is required only if applying as a transfer student from another United States university.
https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/international/apply.htm
