University of Missouri-St. Louis

If you are applying to University of Missouri-St. Louis, the fee for the application is $35.

Students who apply to University of Missouri-St. Louis for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than July 5.

University of Missouri-St. Louis Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Missouri-St. Louis's admissions stats.

University of Missouri-St. Louis 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	28%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	50%
Waitlist	No

University of Missouri-St. Louis Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to University of Missouri-St. Louis?

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University of Missouri-St. Louis may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with University of Missouri-St. Louis directly for more information about early applications.

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

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More on University of Missouri-St. Louis Admissions

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How To Get Into University of Missouri-St. Louis

University of Missouri-St. Louis is a moderately difficult school to get into.

In 2021, University of Missouri-St. Louis accepted 57% of students, about 1,637 from the 2,869 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Missouri-St. Louis, 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 University of Missouri-St. Louis

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Missouri-St. Louis

University of Missouri-St. Louis has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of Missouri-St. Louis?

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 creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of Missouri-St. Louis

What does University of Missouri-St. Louis 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Missouri-St. Louis for more information on admission factors.

University of Missouri-St. Louis 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Missouri-St. Louis, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Missouri-St. Louis's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation			2
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0
Other Requirements	√			CBHE core requirements
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Missouri-St. Louis?

Students admitted to University of Missouri-St. Louis have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 46% submitted a class rank. At University of Missouri-St. Louis 28% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 55% were in the top 25% and 90% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Missouri-St. Louis, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	3%
3.75 and 3.99	27%
3.50 and 3.74	25%
3.25 and 3.49	20%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	6%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

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 University of Missouri-St. Louis directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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

University of Missouri-St. Louis considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

University of Missouri-St. Louis has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of University of Missouri-St. Louis's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 50% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Missouri-St. Louis?

To be competitive with other University of Missouri-St. Louis applicants, you should strive to earn between 1040 and 1240 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Missouri-St. Louis 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1240 and 25% of scored lower than 1040, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Missouri-St. Louis students scored 640 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Missouri-St. Louis students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for University of Missouri-St. Louis?

To be most competitive at University of Missouri-St. Louis, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Missouri-St. Louis's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Missouri-St. Louis students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Missouri-St. Louis

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Missouri-St. Louis. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Missouri-St. Louis during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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University of Missouri-St. Louis Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Missouri-St. Louis?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Does University of Missouri-St. Louis accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Missouri-St. Louis accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Missouri-St. Louis accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Missouri-St. Louis accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Missouri-St. Louis accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Missouri-St. Louis?

❌ No, University of Missouri-St. Louis 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 University of Missouri-St. Louis's acceptance rate?

✅ University of Missouri-St. Louis's acceptance rate is 57%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Missouri-St. Louis?

🟨 University of Missouri-St. Louis may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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