Missouri Southern State University Admission
Acceptance Rate
97.03%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.46%
Freshmen Enrollment
634
SAT Scores
1,340
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,194 students have applied and 3,099 students have allowed to admit to Missouri Southern State University (Acceptance rate: 97.03%). Missouri Southern's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.46 % where 634 students have finally enrolled out of 3,099 admitted students.
Missouri Southern acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Drury University and Missouri Western State University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.11%).
Missouri Southern 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 average (average yield is 39.02%).
How to Apply to Missouri Southern State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Missouri Southern. Missouri Southern offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.mssu.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://mssu.my.site.com/onlineapplication |
| Financial Aid | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/netcalc.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/veteran-services/index.php |
| Athletic | https://www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/consumer-information.php |
| Disability Service | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Missouri Southern and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University is 1,340 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Missouri Southern State University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,200). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Southern State University | 1,340 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,200 | 24 |
| 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 Missouri Southern State University, 25 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,340 and it is higher (competitive score) 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 | 540 | 640 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 700 | 730 |
| Total | 1,150 | 1,340 | 1,420 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Missouri Southern State University, 447 students submitted ACT scores (71% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 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 | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| English | 15 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 24 |
Missouri Southern Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Missouri Southern State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| 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 | Not Considered |