University of Missouri admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024 (19,218 of 24,490, federal IPEDS data). University of Missouri is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150–1330.
The numbers
Applied
24,490
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
23–30
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
31%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$55
waivers exist
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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).
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.
Checked on admissions.missouri.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source
Early rounds and deadlines
University of Missouri doesn't offer early decision or early action.
232days
Rolling admission
Due Thursday, Jul 1, 2027
Questions people ask
What is University of Missouri's acceptance rate?
University of Missouri admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024 (19,218 of 24,490, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1150–1330. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
