Applying to Missouri Southern

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
99.48%	1,080

Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate is 99.48% for 2023 admission. A total of 1,937 students applied and 1,927 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Missouri Southern.

Missouri Southern's acceptance rate places 24th out of 49 Missouri colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,080 and the ACT score is 21 at Missouri Southern. Missouri Southern's SAT score ranks 14th out of 26 Missouri colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Missouri Southern, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Missouri Southern State University is 99.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.40%. 734 men and 1,199 women applied to Missouri Southern and 729 men and 1,194 women students were accepted.

Among them, 237 men and 368 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Missouri Southern.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Missouri Southern
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,937	734	1,199	0	4
Admitted	1,927	729	1,194	0	4
Enrolled	605	237	368	0	0
Acceptance Rate	99.48%	99.32%	99.58%	-	100.00%
Yield	31.40%	32.51%	30.82%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Missouri Southern State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 32 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 479 students (79%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Missouri Southern.

The median SAT score is 1,080 with 530 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 610 and 25^th percentile is 490 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at Missouri Southern. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 20.

The SAT and ACT scores at Missouri Southern State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,052, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Missouri Southern
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	960	1080	1220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	530	610
SAT Math	490	550	610
ACT Composite	18	21	24
ACT Math	16	19	23
ACT English	16	20	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Missouri Southern State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 605 first-year students enrolled in Missouri Southern. The proportion of full-time students is 91.40% and part-time students is 8.60%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.17% and women students is 60.83%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Missouri Southern.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Missouri Southern
	Total	Men	Women
Total	605	237	368
Full-time	553	223	330
Part-time	52	14	38

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Missouri Southern. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Missouri Southern State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Missouri Southern Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Missouri Southern State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Missouri Southern.

Admission Information for Applying to Missouri Southern
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$30
Graduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	www.mssu.edu/offices/admissions/index.php
Online Application	https://mssu.force.com/onlineapplication/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fonlineapplication%2FTargetX_Portal__PB
Calendar System	Semester
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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