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University of Missouri-St Louis

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Saint Louis, MO

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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

Admit rate63%
SAT range1060–1290
ACT range19–27
Undergrads5,024
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$31,199
4-year grad rate57%
Median earnings, 10yr out$53,037

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Missouri-St Louis weighs your application

From University of Missouri-St Louis's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans19%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out54%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$66,483/yr
Biology, General$55,358/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$89,660/yr
Accounting and Related Services$72,635/yr
Business/Commerce, General$65,373/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$48,059/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$102,723/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,980/yr
Education, General$38,074/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$96,083/yr
Mechanical Engineering$84,087/yr
Civil Engineering$81,305/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$43,582/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$40,768/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,608/yr
History
History$41,378/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$51,187/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$65,331/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$48,014/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$52,337/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$64,476/yr
Political Science and Government$60,016/yr
Criminology$52,331/yr
Anthropology$40,397/yr
Sociology$39,878/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$45,491/yr
Music$40,496/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity715
Typical room charge$6,995
Typical board charge$4,531

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

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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?

Admitted students at University of Missouri-St Louis typically score between 19–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

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 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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