Missouri Southern Admission Requirements
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Missouri Southern Admission Overview
Missouri Southern admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Missouri Southern admitted 97% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1150-1420 / ACT 17-24. Missouri Southern is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Missouri Southern is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Missouri Southern Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Missouri Southern State University
Acceptance Rate
The Missouri Southern acceptance rate is 97%. Last year, 3,099 of 3,194 applicants were admitted. That is the 41st lowest acceptance rate in Missouri.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Missouri Southern and can you get accepted?
Missouri Southern is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Missouri Southern State University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Missouri Southern GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.5Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Missouri Southern typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Missouri Southern is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #20 in Missouri for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Missouri Southern SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1150-1420Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 540
- Math 610
- Composite 1150
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 730
- Composite 1420
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Missouri Southern typically score around a 1290 SAT (middle 50% 1150–1420) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 87th percentile nationally. Missouri Southern ranks #5 in the state of Missouri and #219 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1150 to 1420
SAT policy
Missouri Southern is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1290 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Missouri Southern ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
17-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
71%25th Percentile Scores
- English 15
- Math 16
- Composite 17
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 24
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Missouri Southern typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 17–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Missouri Southern places #31 among colleges in Missouri for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 17 to 24
ACT policy
You may apply to Missouri Southern without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
75% of Missouri Southern State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 40% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Missouri Southern State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Missouri Southern State University is $35.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Missouri Southern is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 97% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1150-1420); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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GPA calculator: Missouri Southern State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026