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

57
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Missouri - St. Louis?

57%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMSL accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,611 people applied and 2,645 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1730 / 2962 (58%)
Men
905 / 1649 (55%)

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 2 years at University of Missouri - St. Louis:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

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

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at University of Missouri - St. Louis, 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 Missouri - St. Louis by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UMSL considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • 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 Missouri - St. Louis?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

23% of freshmen who attended UMSL were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 50% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

36%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1040
75th Percentile
1210

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