More selective than 7% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 69% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Missouri Southern State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Missouri Southern State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Missouri Southern State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 690 |
| SAT math | 610 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Missouri Southern State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 97% | 540–690 | 610–730 | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | 500–600 | 500–570 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Missouri Southern State University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Missouri Southern State University has the 38th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Missouri State University-Springfield | 91% | 58% | $17,613 |
| 34 | Ozark Christian College | 94% | 64% | $20,580 |
| 35 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | 95% | 66% | $22,066 |
| 36 | Bolivar Technical College | 95% | 92% | — |
| 37 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | 96% | 48% | $23,006 |
| 38 | Missouri Southern State University | 97% | 42% | $12,007 |
| 39 | Culver-Stockton College | 99% | 39% | $21,983 |
| 40 | Cox College | 100% | 100% | — |
| 41 | Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 100% | 75% | $19,390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Missouri Southern State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Missouri Southern State University admissions questions
What is the Missouri Southern State University acceptance rate?
Missouri Southern State University accepts 97% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,243 of 2,302 applicants were admitted.
Does Missouri Southern State University require the SAT or ACT?
Missouri Southern State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 69% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Missouri Southern State University?
The middle 50% of Missouri Southern State University enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1420 on the SAT and 17–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Missouri Southern State University?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (579 of 2,243).
Is Missouri Southern State University getting harder to get into?
Missouri Southern State University accepted 97% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Missouri Southern State University overview