University of Missouri-Columbia Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Mizzou to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Mizzou's acceptance rate is 78.47% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 24,490 students applied and 19,218 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Mizzou.

To apply to Mizzou, 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 2024-25, Mizzou's acceptance rate is 78.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.98%. 10,422 men and 14,037 women applied to Mizzou and 7,933 men and 11,271 women students were accepted.

Among them, 2,610 men and 3,341 women were enrolled in Mizzou. You can explore the Mizzou's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Mizzou
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants24,49010,42214,037031
Admitted19,2187,93311,271014
Enrolled5,9532,6103,34102
Acceptance Rate 78.47%76.12%80.29%-45.16%
Yield 30.98%32.90%29.64%-14.29%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Missouri-Columbia 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 580 students (10% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 3,583 students (66% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Mizzou.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,230, including 620 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 610 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 670 and the 25th percentile is 580. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 660 and the 25th percentile is 570.

The median ACT composite score is 26, with a 75th percentile score of 30 and a 25th percentile score of 23 at Mizzou. The median ACT Math score is 25 and the median ACT English score is 25.

How competitive is Mizzou's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Missouri-Columbia are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,261, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Mizzou
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total1,1501,2301,330
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing580620670
SAT Math570610660
ACT Composite232630
ACT Math222528
ACT English222530

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Missouri-Columbia 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 5,953 first-year students enrolled in Mizzou. The proportion of full-time students is 99.40% and part-time students is 0.60%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.84% and women students is 56.12%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Mizzou.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Mizzou
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total5,9532,6103,34102
Full-time5,9172,5923,32302
Part-time36181800

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Mizzou. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Missouri-Columbia.

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

Mizzou Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Mizzou:

  • Open Admission Policy: No
  • Undergraduate Application Fees: -
  • Graduate Application Fees: -
  • Admission Information: https://admissions.missouri.edu/
  • Online Application: https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Course for High School Students: Not Offered
  • Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
  • Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

Mizzou Admission Frequently Asked Questions

Mizzou is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 78.47%.
Mizzou recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Mizzou is 1,230, and the average ACT score is 26. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
Mizzou recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.
Mizzou recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.
Mizzou does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, Mizzou requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, Mizzou requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

The institutional SAT code for Mizzou is 6875 and 4-digit ACT code is 2382.

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