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Missouri Southern State University SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1150-1420. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 17-24. Missouri Southern State University admitted 97% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1150-1420
ACT middle 50%
17-24
Acceptance rate
97%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
3,019

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Missouri Southern State University?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1420 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Missouri Southern State University's SAT submitters; 1150 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 84% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at Missouri Southern State University?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Missouri Southern State University SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing540640690
SAT Math610700730
SAT total (estimated)115013401420
ACT composite172024

Math runs higher than Reading and Writing here: the top quarter of submitters starts at 730 in Math but 690 in Reading and Writing.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1065.

Testing policy

Does Missouri Southern State University require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Missouri Southern State University told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Missouri Southern State University's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Missouri Southern State University

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$8,960
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$17,080
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$12,007
First-year retention rate
63%
Graduation rate within 6 years
42%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,620

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University of Colorado BoulderCO · SAT 1240-1430University of ConnecticutCT · SAT 1210-1440Drexel UniversityPA · SAT 1240-1440University of Alabama at BirminghamAL · SAT 1210-1450University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWI · ACT 17-24North Carolina Central UniversityNC · ACT 19-22

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FAQ

Missouri Southern State University admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Missouri Southern State University?

Missouri Southern State University does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1150 and 1420 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1420 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1150 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Missouri Southern State University?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 17 to 24, with a median of 20. Scoring 24 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Missouri Southern State University require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Missouri Southern State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Missouri Southern State University's admissions website before you apply.

What is Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate?

Missouri Southern State University admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].