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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Missouri State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

91
%
Acceptance rate
3.65
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Missouri State University?

91%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Missouri State accepted 91% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 11,901 people applied and 10,836 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
6917 / 7481 (92%)
Men
3919 / 4420 (89%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Missouri State University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

25%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at Missouri State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Missouri State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Missouri State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Missouri State University?

3.65
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Missouri State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.65. 22% of freshmen who attended Missouri State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
31%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
5%
2.00-2.49
1%

Missouri State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

77%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1003
75th Percentile
1210

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Missouri State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 1
Application notification

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