More selective than 20% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 77% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Missouri State University-Springfield 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.
Missouri State University-Springfield 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 State University-Springfield is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 640 |
| SAT math | 510 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1020 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Missouri State University-Springfield admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | 510–640 | 510–630 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 490–620 | 500–600 | 19–25 | 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 State University-Springfield compared with other Missouri colleges?
Missouri State University-Springfield has the 33rd-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Webster University | 86% | 64% | $27,047 |
| 30 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | 88% | 0% | $14,601 |
| 31 | Avila University | 88% | 52% | $16,053 |
| 32 | University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis | 90% | 62% | $31,817 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Missouri State University-Springfield
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Missouri State University-Springfield admissions questions
What is the Missouri State University-Springfield acceptance rate?
Missouri State University-Springfield accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,836 of 11,901 applicants were admitted.
Does Missouri State University-Springfield require the SAT or ACT?
Missouri State University-Springfield considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 77% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Missouri State University-Springfield?
The middle 50% of Missouri State University-Springfield enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1270 on the SAT and 19–26 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 State University-Springfield?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,841 of 10,836).
Is Missouri State University-Springfield getting harder to get into?
Missouri State University-Springfield accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% 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 State University-Springfield overview