University of Missouri-St Louis Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$55
Acceptance Rate
56.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
443
SAT Scores
1,130
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,913 students have applied and 2,000 students have allowed to admit to University of Missouri-St Louis (Acceptance rate: 51.11%). Missouri-St Louis's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.15 % where 443 students have finally enrolled out of 2,000 admitted students.
Missouri-St Louis acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Mississippi State University and University of Arkansas, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.30%).
Missouri-St Louis enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 25.50%).
How to Apply to University of Missouri-St Louis
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Missouri-St Louis. Missouri-St Louis offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.umsl.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.umsl.edu/admissions/applications.html |
| Financial Aid | https://www.umsl.edu/sfs/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.umsl.edu/sfs/calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.umsl.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.umsl.edu/hcdas/das/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Missouri-St Louis and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Missouri-St Louis is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Missouri-St Louis is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,176). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-St Louis | 1,130 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,176 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,164 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Missouri-St Louis, 45 students submitted SAT scores (10% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,130 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 570 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 560 | 590 |
| Total | 1,040 | 1,130 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Missouri-St Louis, 198 students submitted ACT scores (45% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 26 |
Missouri-St Louis Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Missouri-St Louis. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |