Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Missouri University of Science and Technology admits about 7 in 10 applicants (73%). That puts it in the "Accessible in-state, Selective out of state" tier, more selective than 58% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Women were admitted at 70%, men at 74%.
Where applicants live
Missouri applicants were admitted at 87%, applicants from other states at 84%, and international applicants at 56%.
Of those admitted, 37% from Missouri enrolled, against 9.4% from other states and 2.4% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
21% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How Missouri University of Science and Technology reads a record
, 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. Scores are recommended. 12% of first-years sent an SAT and 68% an ACT. Of the 51% whose high school reported a rank, 44% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
77% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 73% of first-year applicants
1,116 applied · 859 admitted · 278 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 24 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required of some
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- $100 housing deposit, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 1) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Stopped requiring class rank (still considered) in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.82
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.051%
- 3.75–3.9922%
- 3.50–3.7415%
- 3.25–3.497%
- 3.00–3.244%
- below 3.02%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.50–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 50.9% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 21.6% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 14.6% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 6.7% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 3.8% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 1.8% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.4% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.2% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
44% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 71% in the top quarter, of the 51% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:Missouri University of Science and Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1315 on the SAT, 145 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Recommended
Scores are recommended, not required. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
22% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
41% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
28% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
33% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
43% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 12% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 68% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;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, 2025–26;Missouri University of Science and Technology Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)