University of Missouri admits 78% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and rolling admission is due Jul 1, 2027.
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Can I get into University of Missouri?
78% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1150–1330 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
24,490 applied, 19,218 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of Missouri cost?
$21,142 a year in-state
Out of state: about $43,414 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $32,790.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$15,038
$30,000–$48,000
$14,754
$48,000–$75,000
$15,464
$75,000–$110,000
$18,672
over $110,000
$27,755
Sticker, in-state
$32,790
In-state, with aid
$21,142
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $37,820 a year, against $15,548 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $22,272 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Checked on admissions.missouri.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source
Does University of Missouri need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 10% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1240 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is University of Missouri test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. University of Missouri is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admissions.missouri.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Missouri's acceptance rate?
78% for fall 2024: 19,218 of 24,490 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150 to 1330 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Missouri cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $15,464 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $32,790.
How much does University of Missouri cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Missouri is $37,820 a year, against $15,548 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $21,142 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $22,272 tuition gap gives about $43,414 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Missouri application deadline for fall 2027?
Rolling admission is due Jul 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.missouri.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
