To be considered for admission to graduate studies at Northwest, an applicant should submit an application well in advance of enrollment date. The application along with official transcripts of all previous degree(s) and credits earned from all accredited institutions, and other program requirements, must be submitted to the Graduate Office. (See specific admission requirements for the program desired.)
If you are interested in applying to Graduate School and enrolling in classes, you should begin by completing the Application for Graduate Studies. In addition to submitting an application, you should contact the school where you did your undergraduate and/or graduate work to request that your transcripts be sent to Northwest. These transcripts must be official copies.
If you are interested in Non-Degree seeking Graduate Classes, follow the steps above completing the Graduate Non-Degree seeking application and submit proof of your baccalaureate degree. Non-Degree seeking students are not eligible for financial assistance. A maximum of nine hours taken as a Non-Degree seeking student can be used toward a graduate degree.
After these steps have been completed and you are accepted, you are eligible to enroll in classes.
The following information is intended to assist applicants in understanding the admission examination requirements of Northwest Missouri State University’s Graduate School. Please note that scores and fees are subject to change. Applicants should refer to their specific program requirements to determine if an entrance exam is required.
This is the general examination requirement for graduate schools across the United States. Most graduate programs at Northwest Missouri State University require the GRE for admission. However, several programs do allow for alternate requirements to be submitted in lieu of the GRE. Please see the current graduate catalog for examination requirements pertaining to your program.
Fee: $220
Testing Locations Near Maryville, MO
Kansas City, MO
Omaha, NE
Overland Park, KS
Lincoln, NE
Lawrence, KS
Des Moines, IA
Information about the GRE was obtained from ETS.org.
The GMAT is an alternation examination that can be taken in lieu of the GRE for selected graduate programs. Please see the current graduate catalog for examination requirements pertaining to your program.
Fee: $275-300
Testing Locations Near Maryville, MO
Kansas City, MO
Lincoln, NE
Kirksville, MO
Des Moines, IA
Omaha, NE
Topeka, KS
Information about the GMAT was obtained from MBA.com.
Some programs allow alternate examinations to be used to satisfy program admission requirements. These examinations include the MFT, DAE, and TLE. These examinations are administered internally. Please see the current graduate catalog for information regarding alternate examination allowances and score requirements for your program.
