More selective than 54% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 82% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 University of Science and Technology 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 University of Science and Technology is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 690 |
| SAT math | 610 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Missouri University of Science and Technology admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 580–690 | 610–730 | 25–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 560–670 | 590–708 | 25–31 | 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 University of Science and Technology compared with other Missouri colleges?
Missouri University of Science and Technology has the 19th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | William Woods University | 71% | 47% | $26,569 |
| 16 | Evangel University | 72% | 65% | $18,669 |
| 17 | Calvary University | 72% | 52% | $16,334 |
| 18 | University of Missouri-Kansas City | 72% | 55% | $13,310 |
| 19 | Missouri University of Science and Technology | 73% | 64% | $16,298 |
| 20 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | 73% | 50% | $22,814 |
| 21 | Southeast Missouri State University | 74% | 58% | $15,882 |
| 22 | Saint Louis University | 75% | 80% | $24,398 |
| 23 | Stephens College | 77% | 43% | $23,459 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Missouri University of Science and Technology
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Missouri University of Science and Technology admissions questions
What is the Missouri University of Science and Technology acceptance rate?
Missouri University of Science and Technology accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,978 of 8,181 applicants were admitted.
Does Missouri University of Science and Technology require the SAT or ACT?
Missouri University of Science and Technology considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 82% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Missouri University of Science and Technology?
The middle 50% of Missouri University of Science and Technology enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1420 on the SAT and 25–31 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 University of Science and Technology?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,196 of 5,978).
Is Missouri University of Science and Technology getting harder to get into?
Missouri University of Science and Technology accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% 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 University of Science and Technology overview