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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Missouri State University-Springfield admits about 9 in 10 applicants (91%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 21% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 85%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled23 of 100 · 2,689 students
Admitted, went elsewhere68 of 100 · 7,798
Not admitted9 of 100 · 1,097

The funnel

Applied
11,584
Admitted
10,487
Enrolled
2,689

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (90% and 91%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

26%

Yield

26% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college26%
26%
← 5%higher than 64% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college91%
91%
← More selectivemore selective than 21% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Missouri State University-Springfield reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 4% of first-years sent an SAT and 74% an ACT.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Missouri State University-Springfield
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1145 on the SAT, 25 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1020–1270median 1150
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing510–640median 580
400500600700800
Math510–630median 570
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

4%

submitted SAT

74%

submitted ACT

At least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1145
1145
← 900higher than 43% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)