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University of Missouri-St Louis
Most applicants get into University of Missouri-St Louis — 62.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of Missouri-St Louis occupies suburban Saint Louis, MO — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $102,723 four years out. Faculty pay averages $121,344 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 5,024 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 73.6% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1030 and 1220 — near the MO middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Missouri-St Louis's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Missouri-St Louis without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1030 and 1220; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Missouri-St Louis received 4,627 applications and admitted 2,645 (57.2%), with 464 enrolling.
How University of Missouri-St Louis compares
| University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 62.7% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,112 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,037 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Missouri-St Louis student earns $53,037 — 11% above the Missouri median of $47,885 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Missouri-St Louis prices by residency: $14,112 in-state versus $35,112 out-of-state — a $21,000 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Missouri-St Louis enrolls 5,024 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Missouri-St Louis's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
56.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a University of Missouri-St Louis tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Missouri-St Louis
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,723 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,083 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $89,660 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $84,087 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,305 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,608 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,635 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $66,483 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $65,373 |
| Mathematics | $65,331 |
| Economics | $64,476 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,016 |
| Biology, General | $55,358 |
| Social Work | $52,337 |
| Criminology | $52,331 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,187 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,059 |
| Psychology, General | $48,014 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $45,491 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $43,582 |
| History | $41,378 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $40,768 |
| Music | $40,496 |
| Anthropology | $40,397 |
| Sociology | $39,878 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,980 |
| Education, General | $38,074 |
Median earnings for these 27 University of Missouri-St Louis programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,037 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional University of Missouri-St Louis programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Missouri-St Louis?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1030–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 62.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Missouri-St Louis's acceptance rate?
57.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,645 admitted from 4,627 applicants.
How much does University of Missouri-St Louis cost?
In-state tuition is $14,112; out-of-state students pay $35,112. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Missouri-St Louis graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,037 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Missouri University of Science and Technology — 72.5% admitted
- University of Missouri-Kansas City — 72.2% 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.