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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology says yes to 72.5% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $82,957 median earnings.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology anchors the college town of Rolla, MO, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $107,195 four years out. 22.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,521 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1150 and 1378 — above the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Missouri University of Science and Technology's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Missouri University of Science and Technology received 8,181 applications and admitted 5,978 (73.1%), with 1,196 enrolling.
You can apply to Missouri University of Science and Technology without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1150 and 1378; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 650 | 708 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Missouri University of Science and Technology compares
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.5% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,984 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $82,957 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Missouri University of Science and Technology: $82,957 median at year ten, versus $47,885 across Missouri institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $14,984 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $33,248. For non-residents, Missouri University of Science and Technology's $33,248 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,521 undergrads, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
64.4% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Missouri University of Science and Technology tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Missouri University of Science and Technology
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $107,195 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $102,405 |
| Computer Engineering | $99,620 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $98,264 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $96,090 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $95,707 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,686 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,742 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $91,035 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $89,929 |
| Architectural Engineering | $85,754 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,053 |
| Information Science/Studies | $81,840 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | $80,332 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $75,259 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $73,519 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $71,901 |
| Applied Mathematics | $66,750 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $59,252 |
| Biology, General | $58,290 |
| Psychology, General | $49,360 |
Median earnings for these 21 Missouri University of Science and Technology programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $82,957 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 12 additional Missouri University of Science and Technology programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Missouri University of Science and Technology?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1150–1378 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Missouri University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate?
73.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,978 admitted from 8,181 applicants.
How much does Missouri University of Science and Technology cost?
In-state tuition is $14,984; out-of-state students pay $33,248. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $82,957 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- University of Missouri-Kansas City — 72.2% admitted
- University of Missouri-St Louis — 62.7% admitted
- University of Missouri-Columbia — 78.5% admitted
- Missouri Valley College — 69.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.