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University of Missouri-St Louis Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into University of Missouri St Louis

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

57%
Admission Difficulty for University of Missouri St Louis
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is 57%.  Its admission rate is the 8th lowest in Missouri.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-St Louis and can you get accepted?

University of Missouri-St Louis is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 1,729 out of the 3,054 who applied were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 47 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Missouri St Louis typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Missouri St Louis you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1160 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Missouri St Louis. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 8% of students submitted SAT scores and 50% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Missouri-St Louis SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1020-1300

Applicants Submitting SAT 

8%
SAT Scores for University of Missouri St Louis
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1020
SAT Scores for University of Missouri St Louis
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1300
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

University of Missouri St Louis is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Missouri St Louis score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1300 and the average score is 1160.  University of Missouri-St Louis ranks #13 in the state of Missouri for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1160 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1160, you have around a 57% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 72% chance of getting in.

University of Missouri St Louis admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >72%
1160 to 1300 Avg + 57%-72%
1020 to 1160 Avg - 41%-57%
880 to 1020 Reach 27%-41%
Less than 880 Low <27%
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University of Missouri-St Louis ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

50%
ACT Scores for University of Missouri St Louis
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for University of Missouri St Louis
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 29
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

University of Missouri St Louis 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-St Louis regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Missouri St Louis admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >73%
25 to 29 Avg + 57%-73%
22 to 25 Avg - 43%-57%
19 to 22 Reach 31%-43%
Less than 19 Low <31%
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University of Missouri-St Louis GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.5

Typical High School Grades 

B+

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

You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into University of Missouri-St Louis. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Missouri St Louis was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #21 in Missouri for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of Missouri-St Louis accepts 57% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Missouri St Louis students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 25.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 20.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 6.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

55% of University of Missouri St Louis freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Missouri St Louis students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28%
Top 25% of class 55%
Top 50% of class 90%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Missouri St Louis admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,883 1,171 3,054
Accepted 1,043 686 1,729
Acceptance Rate 55% 59% 57%
Enrolled 159 137 296
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 20% 17%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Missouri St Louis is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Missouri St Louis
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=178420 IPEDS survey data for University of Missouri St Louis.

FAQs

Does University of Missouri St Louis prefer SAT or ACT?

8% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Missouri-St Louis. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Missouri St Louis?

57% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Missouri-St Louis. Admission competition is low 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 St Louis?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1300. 8% 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 St Louis?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 29. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.