Missouri State University Springfield Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Springfield, MO · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 510–640 reading and writing, 510–630 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
  • Average net price: $17,104 a year (2022–23)
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Missouri State University Springfield GPA requirements

Missouri State University Springfield requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Missouri State University Springfield hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Missouri State University Springfield acceptance rate

Missouri State University Springfield admitted 10,487 of 11,584 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Missouri State University Springfield is a public 4-year university in Springfield, Missouri, with 20,584 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

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

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing510580640
SAT Math510570630
ACT Composite192226
ACT English182226
ACT Math172125
4% submitted SAT scores and 74% submitted ACT scores, as Missouri State University Springfield reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1122 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

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

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
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
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.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 State University Springfield's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Missouri State University Springfield 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 $17,104 a year at Missouri State University Springfield 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 a 3.0 GPA good enough for Missouri State University Springfield?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Missouri State University Springfield admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How many applicants get into Missouri State University Springfield?

Missouri State University Springfield's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,487 of 11,584 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Missouri State University Springfield hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Missouri State University Springfield admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is Missouri State University Springfield test optional?

Yes. Missouri State University Springfield considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 74% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into Missouri State University Springfield?

Missouri State University Springfield requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How much does GPA matter at Missouri State University Springfield?

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

What are Missouri State University Springfield's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Missouri State University Springfield's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–640 in reading and writing and 510–630 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does it matter at Missouri State University Springfield if a parent went there?

No. Missouri State University Springfield doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Missouri State University Springfield give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Missouri State University Springfield 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.

How much does Missouri State University Springfield cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,104 a year at Missouri State University Springfield in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

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

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Missouri State University-SpringfieldU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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