Missouri Southern State University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
99.48%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
31.40%
Freshmen Enrollment
605
SAT Scores
1,080
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,937 students have applied and 1,927 students have allowed to admit to Missouri Southern State University (Acceptance rate: 99.48%). Missouri Southern's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.40 % where 605 students have finally enrolled out of 1,927 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 75.86%).
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 26.00%).
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 | www.mssu.edu/offices/admissions/index.php |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://mssu.force.com/onlineapplication/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fonlineapplication%2FTargetX_Portal__PB |
| Financial Aid | www.mssu.edu/financial-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/netcalc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mssu.edu/financial-aid/military-friendly-school.php |
| Athletic | www.mssu.edu/academics/institutional-effectiveness/Student Right to Know 20-21.pdf |
| 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 2023, the average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University is 1,080 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Missouri Southern State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,185). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Southern State University | 1,080 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,185 | 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, 32 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,080 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 | 470 | 530 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 490 | 550 | 610 |
| Total | 960 | 1,080 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Missouri Southern State University, 479 students submitted ACT scores (79% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 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 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
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 |