University of Missouri-St Louis
PublicSaint Louis, MO
University of Missouri-St Louis, in Saint Louis, MO, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 5,024 students. University of Missouri-St Louis is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 63%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $102,723/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from University of Missouri-St Louis's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: SAT reading & writing 525–635, math 480–610; no composite reported.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $21,000 more per year in tuition and fees (2.5x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Missouri-St Louis takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.
Where do you stand against University of Missouri-St Louis's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Missouri-St Louis weighs your application
From University of Missouri-St Louis's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Missouri-St Louis weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Missouri-St Louis look for in applicants?
Per University of Missouri-St Louis's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Missouri-St Louis's acceptance rate?
University of Missouri-St Louis in Saint Louis, MO admits approximately 63% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Missouri-St Louis?
Admitted students at University of Missouri-St Louis typically score between 1060–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Missouri-St Louis?
Per University of Missouri-St Louis's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 21–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does University of Missouri-St Louis cost?
University of Missouri-St Louis's total cost of attendance is reported at $31,199 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Missouri-St Louis offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Missouri-St Louis takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Missouri-St Louis?
For 2024-25, University of Missouri-St Louis's published tuition and required fees were $35,112 for out-of-state students and $14,112 for in-state students -- $21,000 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Missouri-St Louis require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Missouri-St Louis doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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