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Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is located in Rolla, Missouri, approximately 100 miles southwest of St. Louis in the Ozark Mountains region. Established in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, the institution maintains its heritage as a technological research university while operating as part of the University of Missouri System. The 284-acre campus features a mix of modern research facilities and historic limestone buildings, with the Havener Center serving as a central hub for student activities. Missouri S&T is known for its engineering programs, particularly in mining, aerospace, mechanical, and civil engineering, along with computer science and applied mathematics. Students typically reside in traditional residence halls or university-approved housing during their first two years, while the campus maintains specialized research facilities including an experimental mine and nuclear reactor.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Missouri University of Science and Technology within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#207 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#47 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Missouri
#82 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1378 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Missouri Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $886 |
| Other Fees | $1,270 |
| Room and Board | $11,762 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,634 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,560 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $886 |
| Other Fees | $1,270 |
| Room and Board | $11,762 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,634 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,960 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 69% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8% |
| Engineering Technology | 5% |
| Biology | 4% |
| Business | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178411 IPEDS survey data for Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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Last updated February 24, 2025