More selective than 41% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 66% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 580 | 670 |
| SAT math | 570 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1150 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Missouri-Columbia admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 580–670 | 570–660 | 23–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 580–670 | 570–660 | 23–29 | 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 Missouri-Columbia compared with other Missouri colleges?
University of Missouri-Columbia has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 24 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 78% | 75% | $20,268 |
| 25 | Westminster College | 79% | 55% | $24,314 |
| 26 | Truman State University | 84% | 69% | $12,780 |
| 27 | Urshan University | 84% | 45% | $14,779 |
| 28 | Northwest Missouri State University | 86% | 54% | $16,244 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Missouri-Columbia
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Missouri-Columbia admissions questions
What is the University of Missouri-Columbia acceptance rate?
University of Missouri-Columbia accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 16,690 of 21,669 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Missouri-Columbia require the SAT or ACT?
University of Missouri-Columbia 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 66% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-Columbia?
The middle 50% of University of Missouri-Columbia enrolled first-year students scored 1150–1330 on the SAT and 23–30 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 University of Missouri-Columbia?
31% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (5,139 of 16,690).
Is University of Missouri-Columbia getting harder to get into?
University of Missouri-Columbia accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% 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 Missouri-Columbia overview