- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 580–670 reading and writing, 570–660 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–30 composite
- Average net price: $20,006 a year (2022–23)
University of Missouri Columbia GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Missouri Columbia reported: an acceptance rate of 78% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 23–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Missouri Columbia reviews each application.
University of Missouri Columbia GPA requirements
University of Missouri Columbia doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Missouri Columbia hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Missouri Columbia acceptance rate
University of Missouri Columbia admitted 19,218 of 24,490 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Missouri Columbia is a public 4-year university in Columbia, Missouri, with 24,449 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Missouri Columbia 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 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 25 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1247 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Missouri Columbia 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 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 GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Missouri Columbia 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 $20,006 a year at University of Missouri Columbia 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 the University of Missouri Columbia?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Missouri Columbia admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers 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.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Missouri Columbia?
University of Missouri Columbia doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to 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 important is GPA for getting into the University of Missouri Columbia?
It's one factor among several: University of Missouri Columbia requires high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How selective is the University of Missouri Columbia?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Missouri Columbia admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the University of Missouri Columbia's acceptance rate?
University of Missouri Columbia's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 19,218 of 24,490 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Missouri Columbia?
Check University of Missouri Columbia's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Missouri Columbia was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 66% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Missouri Columbia students have?
The middle 50% of University of Missouri Columbia's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 580–670 in reading and writing and 570–660 in math; ACT composite 23–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does the University of Missouri Columbia accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Missouri Columbia awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does the University of Missouri Columbia cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,006 a year at University of Missouri Columbia in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Missouri Columbia consider legacy status?
Yes. University of Missouri Columbia considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Missouri Columbia's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Missouri-ColumbiaU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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