Missouri State University-Springfield Acceptance Rate
Springfield, Missouri · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,901
- Admitted
- 10,836
- Yield
- 26.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Missouri State University-Springfield's acceptance rate has risen from 85% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,044 to 11,901 (+48%) over that period.
Its 91.1% rate makes Missouri State University-Springfield more selective than about 18% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 16%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92.5% for women vs 88.7% for men, a 3.8-point gap). Missouri State University-Springfield has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 26.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,044 | 6,840 | 85% | 2,801 |
| 2015–16 | 8,672 | 7,445 | 85.9% | 3,244 |
| 2016–17 | 9,038 | 7,626 | 84.4% | 3,194 |
| 2017–18 | 9,453 | 7,944 | 84% | 3,237 |
| 2018–19 | 8,988 | 7,637 | 85% | 3,063 |
| 2019–20 | 7,581 | 6,667 | 87.9% | 2,679 |
| 2020–21 | 9,591 | 8,303 | 86.6% | 2,649 |
| 2021–22 | 9,726 | 9,128 | 93.9% | 2,562 |
| 2022–23 | 9,625 | 8,909 | 92.6% | 2,332 |
| 2023–24 | 11,901 | 10,836 | 91.1% | 2,841 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,454 | 6,896 | 92.5% |
| Men | 4,401 | 3,904 | 88.7% |
| Unknown | 46 | 36 | 78.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 500–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 77% |
How Missouri State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Missouri State University-Springfield's acceptance rate?
Missouri State University-Springfield's acceptance rate is 91.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,836 admitted of 11,901 applicants).
Is Missouri State University-Springfield test optional?
Missouri State University-Springfield is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Missouri State University-Springfield?
Missouri State University-Springfield received 11,901 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,836.
What SAT score do you need for Missouri State University-Springfield?
Admitted students at Missouri State University-Springfield typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Missouri State University-Springfield getting harder to get into?
Missouri State University-Springfield has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 85% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.missouristate.edu/.