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Missouri-St. Louis acceptance rate and admissions profile

With an acceptance rate near 63%, Missouri-St. Louis is a moderately selective public university in Missouri. Because it admits more applicants than it rejects, admission turns on the strength of your whole profile rather than any one number.

Use this page to see what Missouri-St. Louis weighs, where it ranks among Missouri schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
63%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Public
Missouri
Selectivity in state
#7
of 35 in MO
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Will I get into Missouri-St. Louis?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Missouri-St. Louis, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Missouri-St. Louis?

Missouri-St. Louis admits most qualified applicants (around 63%), but that overall rate is not your personal chance. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Missouri-St. Louis in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Missouri-St. Louis hard to get into?

Missouri-St. Louis is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 63% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Missouri-St. Louis?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Missouri-St. Louis, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Missouri-St. Louis reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Missouri-St. Louis?

Missouri-St. Louis does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Missouri-St. Louis.

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What Missouri-St. Louis looks for

What Missouri-St. Louis weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

In its review, Missouri-St. Louis leans most on rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Missouri-St. Louis's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Important
Standardized test scores
Very important
Application essay
Important
Recommendations
Important
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Alumni / legacy relation
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Considered
Religious affiliation / commitment
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Missouri-St. Louis

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Missouri-St. Louis
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
Colleges for a 1100 SAT →Colleges for a 22 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How Missouri-St. Louis compares in Missouri

Missouri-St. Louis ranks #7 most selective of 35 schools in Missouri in our database.

Among the 35 Missouri schools we track, Missouri-St. Louis ranks #7 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Washington University in St. Louis (12%) and College of the Ozarks (12%) sit nearby, which makes Missouri a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

Washington University in St. Louis
12%acceptance · MO
College of the Ozarks
12%acceptance · MO
William Jewell College
38%acceptance · MO
Harris-Stowe State University
50%acceptance · MO
Lindenwood University
57%acceptance · MO
Drury University
58%acceptance · MO
Central Missouri
64%acceptance · MO
Central Methodist University
65%acceptance · MO
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Similar to Missouri-St. Louis

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Build around Missouri-St. Louis with peers at a comparable selectivity, such as Florida Gulf Coast University, UNC Wilmington, and Central Missouri. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Florida Gulf Coast University
63%acceptance · FL
UNC Wilmington
64%acceptance · NC
Central Missouri
64%acceptance · MO
Elizabeth City State University
64%acceptance · NC
Queens College (NY)
64%acceptance · NY
SUNY New Paltz
62%acceptance · NY

Frequently asked questions

What does Missouri-St. Louis value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Missouri-St. Louis weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Missouri-St. Louis favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, Missouri-St. Louis generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at Missouri-St. Louis?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Missouri-St. Louis specifically.

How does residency affect admission to Missouri-St. Louis?

As a public university, Missouri-St. Louis typically admits in-state students at a higher rate, and tuition differs sharply by residency. Select your home state in the calculator to fold the in-state effect into your estimate.

What are the admission requirements for Missouri-St. Louis?

Missouri-St. Louis reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.