Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. Missouri-St Louis admits about 6 in 10 applicants (63%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 73% 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
Men were admitted at 59%, women at 65%.
Yield
13% 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 U. Missouri-St Louis reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important. 29% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are recommended. 5% of first-years sent an SAT and 26% an ACT. Of the 23% whose high school reported a rank, 18% were in the top tenth. Recommends 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 | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Not considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
63% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 63% of first-year applicants
2,772 applied · 1,756 admitted · 892 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 24 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.3
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
What the application needs
- College transcripts
- Required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by June 1 for fall 2026.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap 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 | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 4 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 1 / 1) | 3 | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 17 | 17 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.41
From the 63% of first-years who reported a GPA.
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)
- 4.04%
- 3.75–3.9925%
- 3.50–3.7418%
- 3.25–3.4919%
- 3.00–3.2415%
- below 3.019%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 24.6% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 18.3% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 19.3% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 15.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 16.3% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 2.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.7% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
18% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 47% in the top quarter, of the 23% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:University of Missouri-St Louis 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 1175 on the SAT, right around the national 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
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Missouri-St Louis Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Missouri-St Louis Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of Missouri-St Louis Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;University of Missouri-St Louis Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)