More selective than 83% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 36% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Missouri-St Louis 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.
University of Missouri-St Louis 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-St Louis is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 630 |
| SAT math | 550 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Missouri-St Louis admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 63% | 510–630 | 550–660 | 19–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 57% | 500–620 | 530–600 | 20–27 | 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-St Louis compared with other Missouri colleges?
University of Missouri-St Louis has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kansas City Art Institute | 55% | 58% | $27,650 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Missouri-St Louis
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Missouri-St Louis admissions questions
What is the University of Missouri-St Louis acceptance rate?
University of Missouri-St Louis accepts 63% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,645 of 4,627 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Missouri-St Louis require the SAT or ACT?
University of Missouri-St Louis considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 36% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-St Louis?
The middle 50% of University of Missouri-St Louis enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1290 on the SAT and 19–27 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-St Louis?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (464 of 2,645).
Is University of Missouri-St Louis getting harder to get into?
University of Missouri-St Louis accepted 63% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 57% 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-St Louis overview