More selective than 80% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Central Missouri 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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University of Central Missouri 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, University of Central Missouri is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Central Missouri admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 64% | — | — | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 69% | — | — | 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 University of Central Missouri compared with other Missouri colleges?
University of Central Missouri has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lindenwood University | 57% | 49% | $19,638 |
| 6 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | 51% | $22,766 |
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
| 10 | Southwest Baptist University | 68% | 55% | $21,677 |
| 11 | Missouri Baptist University | 69% | 48% | $27,006 |
| 12 | Cottey College | 69% | 56% | $13,805 |
| 13 | Missouri Valley College | 69% | 22% | $18,086 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Central Missouri
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Central Missouri admissions questions
What is the University of Central Missouri acceptance rate?
University of Central Missouri accepts 64% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,407 of 4,966 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Central Missouri require the SAT or ACT?
University of Central Missouri considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Central Missouri?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,061 of 3,407).
Is University of Central Missouri getting harder to get into?
University of Central Missouri accepted 64% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 69% 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 University of Central Missouri overview