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University of Missouri-St Louis
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Saint Louis, MO🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this public university enrolls about 15,200 students and accepts roughly 63% of applicants. It's moderately selective, with middle-50% SAT scores ranging from 1060–1290. Business and marketing is the dominant field, accounting for 23% of degrees awarded. Graduates earn a median of $53,037 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $20,000.

Acceptance rate
62.7%
Enrollment
15,181
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
57%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1060 – 1290
ACT (composite)
19 – 27
GPA
3.1 – 3.79

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$13,031
family income
$30–48k
$12,979
family income
$48–75k
$15,222
family income
$75–110k
$17,598
family income
$110k+
$21,608
family income
18% receive Pell grants
19% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Missouri-St Louis graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
22.5%
Psychology
10.1%
Social Sciences
9.9%
Computer Science
8.9%
Health Professions
8.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$53,037
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,564
Completion
57%
Retention
74%
Median debt
$20,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Missouri-St Louis?

University of Missouri-St Louis has an acceptance rate of 62.7%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Missouri-St Louis?

Admitted students at University of Missouri-St Louis typically have a GPA between 3.1 and 3.79 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-St Louis?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1290 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–27.

How much does University of Missouri-St Louis actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $13,031 per year, rising to $21,608 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.