The 2025 average ACT score of public Missouri colleges is 23 which is same as last year.
Missouri University of Science and Technology and Truman State University have the highest ACT score of 28 among 10 Missouri colleges that consider ACT score for admission. University of Missouri-Columbia ranked third with 26 ACT score.
Of those 10 Missouri colleges, 4 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 4 schools' scores decreased. 2 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 10 Missouri colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $24,066 and graduate tuition & fees is $20,211 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Missouri Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 78.06%, and the average SAT score is 1,268, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MOPublic, 4-year | 28 1 | 1,300 | 72.55% | 20.94% | $33,248 ($14,984) | 7,154 | 64.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 1 1 | Truman State University Kirksville, MOPublic, 4-year | 28 2 | 1,320 | 83.77% | 25.92% | $18,566 ($9,838) | 3,664 | 69.00% | 12 to 1 |
| 3 1 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MOPublic, 4-year | 26 - | 1,230 | 78.47% | 30.98% | $36,056 ($14,837) | 31,543 | 75.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 4 - | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MOPublic, 4-year | 24 1 | 1,470 | 72.18% | 30.08% | $32,271 ($13,371) | 14,732 | 55.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 4 1 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MOPublic, 4-year | 24 1 | 1,240 | 62.67% | 12.63% | $37,620 ($15,120) | 14,736 | 57.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 6 1 | Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MOPublic, 4-year | 22 1 | 1,095 | 86.09% | 22.18% | $17,324 ($10,611) | 9,152 | 54.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 6 - | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MOPublic, 4-year | 22 - | 1,150 | 90.53% | 25.64% | $18,770 ($9,502) | 24,360 | 58.00% | 21 to 1 |
| 8 1 | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MOPublic, 4-year | 20 1 | - | 63.80% | 28.62% | $18,600 ($10,050) | 12,857 | 54.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 8 1 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MOPublic, 4-year | 20 1 | 1,340 | 97.03% | 20.46% | $18,300 ($9,600) | 4,147 | 42.00% | 15 to 1 |
| 10 - | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MOPublic, 4-year | 17 2 | - | 73.52% | 17.94% | $9,903 ($9,903) | 9,501 | 58.00% | 20 to 1 |
| Average | 23 | 1,268 | 78.06% | 23.54% | $24,066 ($11,782) | 13,185 | 58.60% | 16 to 1 |