# University of Missouri — 2024-2025 Common Data Set admissions data

Source: University of Missouri 2024-2025 Common Data Set (https://muanalytics.missouri.edu/mu-data/common-data-set/), transcribed by Esslo on 2026-06-10.
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## Admissions statistics

- Middle 50% SAT: 1150–1330 — 25th to 75th percentile SAT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Middle 50% ACT: 23–30 — 25th to 75th percentile ACT composite scores for enrolled first-years.
- Acceptance Rate: 78.5% — Percentage of applicants offered admission for the most recent cycle.
- Retention Rate: 93% — Percentage of first-year students who returned for their second year.
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 75% — Percentage of the entering cohort graduating within six years.
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 17 : 1 — Ratio of full-time equivalent students to instructional faculty.
- Top Major Area: Business & Marketing (19%) — Most popular bachelor's degree area by percentage of degrees conferred.
- Undergrad Enrollment: 24,449 — Total number of undergraduate students enrolled.
- Out-of-State Students: 34% — Percentage of first-year domestic students from outside the state.
- In-State Cost: $15,548 — Annual tuition and required fees for in-state students.
- Out-of-State Cost: $37,820 — Annual tuition and required fees for out-of-state students.
- % Receiving Need-Based Aid: 48% — Percentage of full-time first-years awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid.
- Avg. Aid Package: $20,421 — Average financial aid package for students with demonstrated need.
- Avg. % Need Met: 71% — Average percentage of demonstrated financial need that was met.
- First-Years On Campus: 94% — Percentage of first-year students living in college-owned housing.
- % in Fraternities: 28% — Percentage of undergraduate men who join fraternities.
- % in Sororities: 40% — Percentage of undergraduate women who join sororities.

## How Mizzou weighs application factors

- Class Rank: very important (CDS C7)
- Academic GPA: very important (CDS C7)
- Standardized Test Scores: very important (CDS C7)
- Rigor of High School Record: considered (CDS C7)
- Application Essay: considered (CDS C7)
- Recommendations: considered (CDS C7)
- Talent / Ability: considered (CDS C7)
- Interview: not considered (CDS C7)
- Extracurricular Activities: not considered (CDS C7)
- Character / Personal Qualities: not considered (CDS C7)
- First Generation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Alumni Relation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Geographical Residence: not considered (CDS C7)
- State Residency: not considered (CDS C7)
- Volunteer Work: not considered (CDS C7)
- Work Experience: not considered (CDS C7)
- Religious Affiliation: not considered (CDS C7)
- Level of Applicant's Interest: not considered (CDS C7)

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: What is Mizzou's acceptance rate, and is it hard to get into?**
A: Mizzou admits about 78.5% of applicants, taking roughly 19,200 students from a pool near 24,500. Admission is accessible rather than highly selective: strong grades and a solid course load clear the bar for most Missouri applicants, though competitive programs like the journalism school and the honors college run tighter than the overall rate.

**Q: What are my chances of getting into Mizzou from out of state?**
A: Out-of-state applicants are admitted at nearly the same rate as Missouri residents. For the Fall 2024 class, Mizzou admitted 81.9% of in-state applicants and 79.8% of out-of-state applicants, with international applicants admitted at 39.8%. State residency and geographical residence both rank as 'not considered' factors in Mizzou's review, so where you live in the U.S. carries no admissions penalty.

**Q: What GPA and class rank do you need to get into Mizzou?**
A: Mizzou does not publish an average high school GPA in its Common Data Set, but academic GPA and class rank both count as very important factors. Among the 42% of enrolled first-years who reported a rank, 65% placed in the top quarter of their class and 92% in the top half, so competitive applicants carry steady grades through a college-prep schedule.

**Q: Is a 1300 SAT or a 28 ACT good enough for Mizzou?**
A: Both score well at Mizzou. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1150–1330 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT, so a 1300 SAT sits near the top quarter and a 28 ACT lands comfortably above the median. Most enrolled students submit the ACT rather than the SAT.

**Q: Is Mizzou test-optional?**
A: Yes. Mizzou does not require the SAT or ACT for admission but considers scores if you submit them. Among enrolled first-years who tested, the middle 50% scored 1150–1330 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT. Submitting strong scores can help, since standardized test scores rank as a very important factor alongside GPA and class rank.

**Q: How much does Mizzou cost in-state vs. out-of-state?**
A: Annual tuition and required fees run about $15,548 for Missouri residents and $37,820 for out-of-state students. Roughly 48% of first-years receive need-based aid, with an average package near $20,421, and Mizzou meets about 71% of demonstrated need on average. Out-of-state students can also tap automatic merit scholarships, including awards from the journalism school.

**Q: What is Mizzou known for academically?**
A: Mizzou founded the world's first journalism school, and communication and journalism account for about 10% of bachelor's degrees. Business and marketing leads at roughly 19%, followed by the health professions at 16%. As a land-grant flagship, Mizzou also runs strong agriculture, education, and veterinary programs alongside a major academic medical center.

**Q: Does the application essay matter at Mizzou?**
A: The essay is reviewed but weighed lightly. Mizzou rates the application essay as 'considered' rather than important, below GPA, class rank, and test scores in its review. A clear, specific essay still helps in borderline cases and for competitive scholarships, so it is worth writing carefully even though it is not the deciding factor.

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