Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Missouri Southern's acceptance rate 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.
| 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)
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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 490 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th 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).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th 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)
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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 605 | 237 | 368 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 553 | 223 | 330 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 52 | 14 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
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 .
| 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.
| 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 |