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

74
%
Acceptance rate
3.2
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Central Missouri?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central Missouri accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,311 people applied and 4,751 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2865 / 3842 (75%)
Men
1822 / 2469 (74%)

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 University of Central Missouri:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

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

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at University of Central Missouri, 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 University of Central Missouri by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Central Missouri considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • 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 University of Central Missouri?

3.2
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Central Missouri as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.2. 14% of freshmen who attended Central Missouri were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% 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
10%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
19%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
465
75th Percentile
595
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
935
75th Percentile
1160
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