University of Missouri-St Louis Admission Requirements
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University of Missouri-St Louis Admission Overview
University of Missouri-St Louis admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year University of Missouri-St Louis admitted 62.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1060-1290 / ACT 19-27. University of Missouri-St Louis 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
University of Missouri-St Louis is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
University of Missouri-St Louis 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.
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Admission difficulty for University of Missouri St Louis
Acceptance Rate
The University of Missouri-St Louis acceptance rate is 62.7%. Last year, 3,881 of 6,193 applicants were admitted. That is the 10th lowest acceptance rate in Missouri.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-St Louis and can you get accepted?
University of Missouri-St Louis is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Missouri St Louis typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis 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. University of Missouri-St Louis is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #21 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
University of Missouri-St Louis SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1060-1290Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 550
- Composite 1060
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 660
- Composite 1290
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at University of Missouri-St Louis typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1290) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. University of Missouri-St Louis ranks #13 in the state of Missouri for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1290
SAT policy
University of Missouri-St Louis 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 1180 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
University of Missouri-St Louis 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.
19-27Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
26%25th Percentile Scores
- English 17
- Math 17
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 26
- Composite 27
Average ACT
Incoming testers at University of Missouri-St Louis typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 19–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Missouri-St Louis places #12 among colleges in Missouri for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 27
ACT policy
You may apply to University of Missouri-St Louis without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 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
55% of University of Missouri St Louis freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top ten percent.
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 University of Missouri St Louis 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 University of Missouri St Louis is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
University of Missouri-St Louis is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 62.7% 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 (1060-1290); 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: University of Missouri St Louis GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026