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The University of Missouri currently accepts 78.5% of applicants, maintaining a broadly accessible admissions environment. Although Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, recent data shows successful applicants present solid academic records. A strong sense of community is also clear, with 92.7% of first-year students returning for their sophomore year.
University of Missouri Acceptance Rate
Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. University of Missouri has a reported acceptance rate of 78.5%.[1] That figure comes from federal reporting rather than a Common Data Set, so it covers the most recent year the U.S. Department of Education has published. This page is updated as soon as newer figures are available.
Admitted Student Profile at University of Missouri
The middle 50% of enrolled students reported:[1]
- SAT (combined mid-50%): 1150–1330 (EBRW 580–670, Math 570–660)
- ACT composite (mid-50%): 23–30
- High school GPA (mid-50%): 3.27–3.84
University of Missouri by the Numbers
- Yield rate: 30.8% of admitted students enroll
- Undergraduate enrollment: 23,929
- First-year retention: 92.7%
- Graduation rate: 74.9%
Figures are from federal reporting rather than a Common Data Set, so they describe enrolled students rather than the admitted pool.[1]
What This Means for Your Application
- Solidify your GPA: Aim for a high school GPA between 3.27 and 3.84 to fall comfortably within the middle range of accepted students.
- Target average test scores: An ACT score between 23 and 30 or a combined SAT between 1150 and 1330 will closely match the typical admitted student.
- Expect a large campus: You will be joining an undergraduate enrollment of 23,929 peers on a campus with a solid 74.9% graduation rate.
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