UMSL Average GPA (3.41) & Acceptance Rate (63%)

Q: What is the acceptance rate at UMSL?

University of Missouri St Louis' acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,881 of 6,193 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA did UMSL's first-year students have?

46.9% of University of Missouri St Louis' first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (24.6%) had 3.75–3.99, 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: 63% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.41, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 510–630 reading and writing, 550–660 math

ACT, middle 50%: 19–27 composite

Average net price: $11,577 a year (2022–23)

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University of Missouri St Louis average GPA

University of Missouri St Louis reported an average high school GPA of 3.41 for its first-year students, 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	4%
3.75–3.99	24.6%
3.50–3.74	18.3%
3.25–3.49	19.3%
3.00–3.24	15%
2.50–2.99	16.3%
2.00–2.49	2%
1.00–1.99	0.7%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as University of Missouri St Louis reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. 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.

University of Missouri St Louis acceptance rate

University of Missouri St Louis admitted 3,881 of 6,193 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Missouri St Louis is a public 4-year university in Saint Louis, Missouri, with 12,317 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Missouri St Louis 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	510	610	630
SAT Math	550	630	660
ACT Composite	19	24	27
ACT English	17	23	27
ACT Math	17	22	26

5% submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores, as University of Missouri St Louis reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1199 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Missouri St Louis 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
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
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
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 University of Missouri St Louis's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Missouri St Louis 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 $11,577 a year at University of Missouri St Louis 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 UMSL?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of Missouri St Louis admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at UMSL?

University of Missouri St Louis' acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,881 of 6,193 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

How important is GPA for getting into UMSL?

A lot: University of Missouri St Louis requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider 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.

Is there a minimum GPA for UMSL?

University of Missouri St Louis doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.41, 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 did UMSL's first-year students have?

46.9% of University of Missouri St Louis' first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (24.6%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Do I have a chance at UMSL with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 19% of University of Missouri St Louis' first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 63% 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.

What SAT and ACT scores do UMSL students have?

The middle 50% of University of Missouri St Louis' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–630 in reading and writing and 550–660 in math; ACT composite 19–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does UMSL require the SAT or ACT?

Check University of Missouri St Louis' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Missouri St Louis 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, 5% sent SAT scores and 26% sent ACT scores.

How much does UMSL cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,577 a year at University of Missouri St Louis in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does UMSL accept AP credit?

Yes. University of Missouri St Louis 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 UMSL's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of Missouri-St LouisU.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.
University of Missouri St Louis Common Data Set 2025–26University of Missouri St Louis: 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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