University of Missouri-St Louis Admission
Acceptance Rate
62.67%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.63%
Freshmen Enrollment
490
SAT Scores
1,240
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 6,193 students have applied and 3,881 students have allowed to admit to University of Missouri-St Louis (Acceptance rate: 62.67%). Mizzou - St Louis's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.63 % where 490 students have finally enrolled out of 3,881 admitted students.
Mizzou - 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 University of Nebraska-Lincoln and James Madison University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.47%).
Mizzou - 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 average (average yield is 21.80%).
How to Apply to University of Missouri-St Louis
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Mizzou - St Louis. Mizzou - 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/index.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Mizzou - St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Missouri-St Louis is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,252). 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 | 1,240 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,252 | 27 |
| 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, 26 students submitted SAT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,240 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 | 510 | 610 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 630 | 660 |
| Total | 1,060 | 1,240 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Missouri-St Louis, 126 students submitted ACT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 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 | 19 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 17 | 23 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 22 | 26 |
Mizzou - 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 |