Missouri University of Science and Technology
Admissions

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

72
%
Acceptance rate
3.78
Average High School GPA
July 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Missouri University of Science and Technology?

72%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Missouri S&T accepted 72% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,171 people applied and 5,978 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1940 / 2772 (70%)
Men
4029 / 5399 (75%)

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 University of Science and Technology:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

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

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 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 University of Science and Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Missouri S&T considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Missouri University of Science and Technology?

3.78
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Missouri University of Science and Technology as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.78. 46% of freshmen who attended Missouri S&T were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 72% 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
50%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
8%
3.00-3.24
3%
2.50-2.99
2%

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

10%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

82%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
590
75th Percentile
708
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
560
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1160
75th Percentile
1350

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

July 1
Regular admission deadline
July 1
Application notification

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