Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Central Missouri's yield is 8 pts higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology's
Yield rate - 2
U. Central Missouri admits 64% vs. 73% at Missouri University of Science and Technology
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAccessiblefrom MissouriSelectivefrom other states
- U. Central MissouriAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Missouri University of Science and TechnologyTest scores recommended
- U. Central MissouriTest-optional
How they read a record
Missouri University of Science and Technology
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is considered. 73% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
U. Central Missouri
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Missouri University of Science and Technology | U. Central Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Missouri University of Science and Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Missouri University of Science and Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Missouri University of Science and Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why