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Your chances of getting into Missouri Western State University

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into MWSU? Missouri Western State University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Missouri Western State University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

MWSU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.25

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Missouri Western State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into MWSU are to have around a 3.25 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at MWSU is 3.25 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #38 in Missouri for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Missouri Western State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.9% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.9% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 10.2% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.5% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 16.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 11.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 4.43% Reach
less than 1.00 4.43% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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MWSU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Missouri Western State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Missouri Western State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

MWSU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Missouri Western State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Missouri Western State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

High School Class Rank for admitted Missouri Western State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 15%
Top 50% of class 50%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Missouri Western State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Missouri Western State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Missouri Western State University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Missouri Western State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Missouri Western State University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178387 IPEDS survey data for Missouri Western State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024