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University of Missouri-Columbia Admission Requirements

Columbia, Missouri

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Chances of getting into University of Missouri Columbia

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for University of Missouri Columbia
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-Columbia and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is 77%.  It ranks #29 in Missouri for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Missouri Columbia is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 15,283 out of 19,966 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 34 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Missouri Columbia typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of Missouri-Columbia application fee is $55 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Missouri Columbia. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 72% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Missouri-Columbia SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1130-1350
Applicants Submitting SAT 
7%
SAT Scores for University of Missouri Columbia
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 560
SAT Composite 25th 1130
SAT Scores for University of Missouri Columbia
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 680
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1350
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Missouri Columbia?

University of Missouri Columbia is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Missouri Columbia score in the top 36 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1130-1350.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Missouri Columbia admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1350 and Above Good >86%
1240 to 1350 Avg + 77%-86%
1130 to 1240 Avg - 64%-77%
1020 to 1130 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 1020 Low <48%
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University of Missouri-Columbia ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
72%
ACT Scores for University of Missouri Columbia
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for University of Missouri Columbia
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Missouri-Columbia?

University of Missouri Columbia is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of Missouri-Columbia regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Missouri Columbia admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >87%
26 to 30 Avg + 77%-87%
23 to 26 Avg - 66%-77%
20 to 23 Reach 53%-66%
Less than 20 Low <53%
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University of Missouri-Columbia GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.61*
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Missouri Columbia?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into University of Missouri-Columbia. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Missouri Columbia was 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #12 in Missouri for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.61 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Missouri-Columbia accepts 77% of all applicants.

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*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.61 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

High School Class Rank

64% of University of Missouri Columbia freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Missouri Columbia students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 33%
Top 25% of class 64%
Top 50% of class 91%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Missouri Columbia admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 11,622 8,344 19,966
Accepted 9,065 6,218 15,283
Acceptance Rate 78% 75% 77%
Enrolled 2,748 2,095 4,843
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 34% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
41

Applicants have 41 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Missouri Columbia is $55.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Missouri Columbia and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Missouri Columbia Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Missouri Columbia
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178396 IPEDS survey data for University of Missouri Columbia.

FAQs

Does University of Missouri Columbia prefer SAT or ACT?

7% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Missouri-Columbia. 72% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Missouri Columbia?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Missouri-Columbia. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Missouri Columbia?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1130 and 1350. 7% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Missouri Columbia?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 30. 72% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.