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Interested in attending University of Missouri?

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

76
%
Acceptance rate
July 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Missouri?

76%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Mizzou accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 27,249 people applied and 20,774 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
12259 / 15811 (78%)
Men
8504 / 11438 (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 Missouri:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

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

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at University of 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 Missouri by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Mizzou considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

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
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

Grades

34% of freshmen who attended Mizzou were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 66% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

10%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

66%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
580
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
590
75th Percentile
680

Application Deadlines

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

Regular Admissions

July 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification
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