Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 99.5%
- Average SAT
- 1,090
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 960–1,220
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 21
- Total Enrollment
- 3,101
Admissions Overview
Missouri Southern State University has open admission with a 99.48% acceptance rate. Nearly every applicant who applies gets accepted, making this one of the most accessible four-year universities in Missouri. The middle 50% of students score between 960-1220 on the SAT or around 21 on the ACT, though these scores aren't barriers to admission. The university seeks students who want affordable education in small classes without the stress of competitive admissions. Missouri Southern particularly appeals to first-generation college students and those from working-class families in the region. The school values students who are ready to work hard and take advantage of personalized attention from faculty.