Missouri S&T Average GPA (3.82) & Acceptance Rate (73%)

Q: What GPA do most Missouri University of Science and Technology students have?

87.1% of Missouri University of Science and Technology's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (50.9%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.82, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 580–690 reading and writing, 610–730 math

ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite

Average net price: $14,414 a year (2022–23)

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Missouri University of Science and Technology average GPA

Missouri University of Science and Technology reported an average high school GPA of 3.82 for its first-year students who submitted one (98% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	50.9%
3.75–3.99	21.6%
3.50–3.74	14.6%
3.25–3.49	6.7%
3.00–3.24	3.8%
2.50–2.99	1.8%
2.00–2.49	0.4%
1.00–1.99	0.2%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Missouri University of Science and Technology reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Missouri University of Science and Technology acceptance rate

Missouri University of Science and Technology admitted 6,059 of 8,352 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public 4-year university in Rolla, Missouri, with 5,552 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Missouri University of Science and Technology in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	580	630	690
SAT Math	610	670	730
ACT Composite	25	28	31
ACT English	23	26	31
ACT Math	25	27	30

13% submitted SAT scores and 78% submitted ACT scores, as Missouri University of Science and Technology reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1317 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Missouri University of Science and Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Missouri University of Science and Technology's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Missouri University of Science and Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,414 a year at Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Missouri University of Science and Technology?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Missouri University of Science and Technology admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Can I get into Missouri University of Science and Technology with a 3.5 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 12.9% of Missouri University of Science and Technology's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

How much does GPA matter at Missouri University of Science and Technology?

A lot: Missouri University of Science and Technology requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Missouri University of Science and Technology require the SAT or ACT?

Check Missouri University of Science and Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Missouri University of Science and Technology was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 78% sent ACT scores.

What GPA does Missouri University of Science and Technology look for?

Missouri University of Science and Technology doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.82, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What GPA do most Missouri University of Science and Technology students have?

87.1% of Missouri University of Science and Technology's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (50.9%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What are Missouri University of Science and Technology's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Missouri University of Science and Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–690 in reading and writing and 610–730 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is the acceptance rate at Missouri University of Science and Technology?

Missouri University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,059 of 8,352 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What is the average net price at Missouri University of Science and Technology?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,414 a year at Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Missouri University of Science and Technology?

Yes. Missouri University of Science and Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Missouri University of Science and Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Missouri University of Science and TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Missouri University of Science and Technology Common Data Set 2025–26Missouri University of Science and Technology: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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