
Northwest Missouri State University, MO
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
75%
Tuition
In-state: $9,179
Out-of-state: $15,499
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#87 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Bearcat Advantage
Type
Automatic
Amount
$6,320
Required GPA
2
Required SAT
1130
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Bearcat Advantage - Initial Requirements:
Index: 140-199 OR ACT: 23-36 and minimum 2.00 GPA
Non-Missouri resident
Award:
Estimate: $6,320 (100% waiver of out-of-state tuition based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters)
Renewal Requirements:
3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 hours per academic year
Maximum Award: 132 total credit hours earned (including dual credit and transfer hours)
Bearcat Advantage
Type
Automatic
Amount
OOS Tuition Waiver
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Bearcat Advantage provides 100% waiver of out-of-state tuition based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters to qualified non-Missouri residents.
Cultural Enrichment Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Cultural Enrichment Scholarship
Initial Requirements:
Eligibility: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, U.S. citizen or a graduate from eligible high schools. Students must participate in the MORE Mentoring Program. For further information, reference the 'Diversity' brochure or contact the Office at International Programs at 660-562-1367.
Distinguished Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
1210
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Distinguished Scholarship
Green And White Advantage
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,160
Required GPA
2
Required SAT
1060
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Green and White Advantage
Initial Requirements:
Index: 100-139 OR ACT: 21-22 and minimum 2.00 GPA
Non-Missouri resident
Award:
Estimate: $3,160 (50% waiver of out-of-state tuition based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters)
Renewal Requirements:
3.00 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 hours per academic year (renews to Bearcat Advantage)
Maximum Award: 132 total credit hours earned (including dual credit and transfer hours)
Majoring In Art Or Art History Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Two awards for incoming freshmen entering UAB with the intention of majoring in art or art history
Tower Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1060
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Tower Scholarship
Agrivision Equipment Group Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-24
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Recipients of AgriVision Equipment Group Scholarship shall be full time students showing financial need and academic achievement. No separate application is required. However, students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be considered.
Aleta And Dean Hubbard Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Recipient of Aleta and Dean Hubbard Scholarship shall be an entering freshman enrolled in at least 12 hours. Academic achievement and financial need will be leading criteria.
American Dream Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Through the American Dream Grant, Northwest will fill the gap between the cost of tuition, room and board, primary textbooks and the use of a computer for qualifying students so that the maximum payment the student will need to make during his or her first year at Northwest will be no more than $3,500 annually (combined fall and spring terms.)
Bright Flight Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1000 - $3000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1590
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Bright Flight Scholarship is awarded to Missouri resident who has a composite ACT or SAT score in the top 3% percent of all Missouri students. Enhanced ACT score of 31 or SAT scores of 790 on the math section and 800 on the critical reading section will qualify for an annual maximum award of $3,000.
Charles B. & Venita Jean Green Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Recipients of Charles B. & Venita Jean Green Scholarship shall be graduates of the public school systems of Scotland and/or Schuyler Counties in Missouri, be in need of financial aid, and shall be an entering freshman. Financial need and academic achievement will be the leading criteria. Students graduating from a Scotland or Schuyler County high school whom are transferring to Northwest can be considered in the absence of a qualifying entering freshmen.
Jon Rickman Electronic Campus Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Recipients of Jon Rickman Electronic Campus Scholarship shall be full time students showing financial need and academic achievement.
Maurine Thomas Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Recipients of Maurine Thomas Scholarship shall have a declared a major in the area of business, demonstrate financial need, have a minimum GPA of 3.00. Freshmen are eligible if he/she has graduated in the upper one-third of his/her high school graduating class.
Michael L. Faust Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Recipients of Michael L. Faust Scholarshipshall be incoming freshmen that are graduates of Atlantic High School in Atlantic, Iowa. If no applicant from Atlantic High School exists, the pool of candidates can be expanded to surrounding counties. Need and academic merit will be leading criteria.
Paul And Rita Jennings Powering Dreams Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Recipients of Paul and Rita Jennings Powering Dreams Scholarship shall maintain enrollment to be considered full-time students by the University. Recipients shall be chosen based on admissions and financial assistance policies and standards offered by Northwest Missouri State University, with academic achievement and financial need the leading criteria.
President's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
1280
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
President's Scholarship
R. G. & Maxine Deardorff Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 480-630
SAT Critical Reading 370-470
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Recipients of R. G. & Maxine Deardorff Scholarship shall maintain enrollment in at least 12 hours for the fall and spring trimesters, be considered a full-time student, and maintain a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Academic achievement and financial need will be leading criteria.

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Other
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