University of Missouri-St Louis Acceptance Rate
Saint Louis, Missouri · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,627
- Admitted
- 2,645
- Yield
- 17.5%
- 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, University of Missouri-St Louis's acceptance rate has fallen from 75.8% in 2014–15 to 57.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,738 to 4,627 (+166%) over that period.
Its 57.2% rate makes University of Missouri-St Louis more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 84%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (58.4% for women vs 54.9% for men, a 3.5-point gap). University of Missouri-St Louis has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 17.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,738 | 1,317 | 75.8% | 513 |
| 2015–16 | 1,770 | 1,343 | 75.9% | 516 |
| 2016–17 | 1,947 | 1,375 | 70.6% | 441 |
| 2017–18 | 1,970 | 1,496 | 75.9% | 482 |
| 2018–19 | 2,481 | 1,800 | 72.6% | 485 |
| 2019–20 | 2,452 | 1,790 | 73% | 447 |
| 2020–21 | 3,511 | 2,022 | 57.6% | 417 |
| 2021–22 | 3,054 | 1,729 | 56.6% | 296 |
| 2022–23 | 3,913 | 2,000 | 51.1% | 443 |
| 2023–24 | 4,627 | 2,645 | 57.2% | 464 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,962 | 1,730 | 58.4% |
| Men | 1,649 | 905 | 54.9% |
| Unknown | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–620 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 530–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 36% |
How University of Missouri 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 University of Missouri-St Louis's acceptance rate?
University of Missouri-St Louis's acceptance rate is 57.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,645 admitted of 4,627 applicants).
Is University of Missouri-St Louis test optional?
University of Missouri-St Louis is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Missouri-St Louis?
University of Missouri-St Louis received 4,627 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,645.
What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-St Louis?
Admitted students at University of Missouri-St Louis typically scored 500–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Missouri-St Louis getting harder to get into?
University of Missouri-St Louis has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.8% in 2014–15 to 57.2% 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: https://www.umsl.edu/.