Missouri Southern State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Missouri Southern State University. Around 99% of applicants get into Missouri Southern State University each year. Out of 1,937 applications received in 2023, 1,927 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Missouri Southern State University, the fee for the application is $30.

Students who apply to Missouri Southern State University for fall should hear back from Missouri Southern State University by September 1.

Missouri Southern State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Missouri Southern State University's admissions stats.

Missouri Southern State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	26%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	79%
Waitlist	No

Missouri Southern State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Missouri Southern State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Missouri Southern State University?

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Missouri Southern State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Missouri Southern State University Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Missouri Southern State University?

Missouri Southern State University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Missouri Southern State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Missouri Southern State University accepted 99% of students, around 1,927 of the 1,937 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Missouri Southern State University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Missouri Southern State University

Transfer student admissions is not competitive.

For Students Waitlisted to Missouri Southern State University

Missouri Southern State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Missouri Southern State University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Missouri Southern State University

What does Missouri Southern State University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important

Make sure to check with Missouri Southern State University for more information on admission factors.

Missouri Southern State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Missouri Southern State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Missouri Southern State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	class rank of at least 50%, minimum recommended ACT score of at 21
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.25	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Missouri Southern State University?

Students admitted to Missouri Southern State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 99% submitted a class rank. At Missouri Southern State University 26% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 47% were in the top 25% and 75% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Missouri Southern State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16.69%
3.75 and 3.99	21.92%
3.50 and 3.74	14.33%
3.25 and 3.49	16.19%
3.00 and 3.24	6.24%
2.50 and 2.9	15.51%
2.00 and 2.49	6.07%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Missouri Southern State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Missouri Southern State University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 5% of Missouri Southern State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 79% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Missouri Southern State University?

To be competitive with other Missouri Southern State University applicants, you should aim to earn between 970 and 1230 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Missouri Southern State University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1230 and 25% of scored lower than 970, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Missouri Southern State University students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Missouri Southern State University students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

To be most competitive at Missouri Southern State University, you should strive to earn between 18 and 24 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 24 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Missouri Southern State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 24, and three out of four students scored lower than 24 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Missouri Southern State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Missouri Southern State University

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Missouri Southern State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Missouri Southern State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Missouri Southern State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Missouri Southern State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Missouri Southern State University.

Does Missouri Southern State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Missouri Southern State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Missouri Southern State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Missouri Southern State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Missouri Southern State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Missouri Southern State University?

❌ No, Missouri Southern State University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate is 99%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Missouri Southern State University?

❌ Missouri Southern State University does not offer early decision.

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