University of Missouri - St. Louis
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Missouri - St. Louis?
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Missouri - St. Louis?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMSL accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 6,171 people applied and 5,446 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
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 Missouri - St. Louis:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at University of Missouri - St. Louis, making their yield rate Low. 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?
Grades
18% of freshmen who attended UMSL were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 47% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
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Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Missouri - St. Louis. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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