26 colleges ยท fall 2024 data
Missouri colleges by SAT and ACT score
26 Missouri colleges report SAT or ACT ranges for the fall 2024 entering class, including 10 public colleges. The median SAT midpoint is about 1160. Sorted from the highest score range to the lowest.
| College | SAT middle 50% | ACT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | Test policy (fall 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | 1500-1570 | 33-35 | 12% | Test-optional |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | 1290-1550 | 20-28 | 72% | Test-optional |
| Missouri Southern State University | 1150-1420 | 17-24 | 97% | Test-optional |
| Truman State University | 1170-1370 | 25-31 | 84% | Test-optional |
| Saint Louis University | 1200-1410 | 25-31 | 75% | Test-optional |
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | 1190-1420 | 25-31 | 73% | Test-optional |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | 1060-1290 | 19-27 | 63% | Test-optional |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | 1150-1330 | 23-30 | 79% | Test-optional |
| Webster University | 1110-1310 | 18-25 | 86% | Test-optional |
| Drury University | 1130-1290 | 22-29 | 58% | Test-optional |
| Evangel University | 1040-1260 | 21-27 | 72% | Test-optional |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | 1020-1270 | 19-26 | 91% | Test-optional |
| William Jewell College | 1080-1270 | 18-24 | 38% | Test-optional |
| College of the Ozarks | 1050-1220 | 20-25 | 12% | Required |
| Westminster College | 990-1250 | 19-24 | 79% | Test-optional |
| Northwest Missouri State University | 976-1193 | 19-24 | 86% | Test-optional |
| Southwest Baptist University | 810-1210 | 17-26 | 68% | Test-optional |
| Missouri Valley College | 895-1115 | 16-20 | 69% | Test-optional |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 960-1045 | 17-23 | 57% | Test-optional |
| Avila University | 800-960 | 16-21 | 88% | Test-optional |
| Lindenwood University | Not reported | 22-28 | 57% | Test-optional |
| Rockhurst University | Not reported | 19-26 | 70% | Test-optional |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Not reported | 19-25 | 88% | Test-optional |
| University of Central Missouri | Not reported | 17-24 | 64% | Test-optional |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Not reported | 15-20 | 74% | Test-optional |
| Missouri Baptist University | Not reported | 12-18 | 69% | Test-optional |
Ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Check your own score against every college in the directory.
FAQ
Missouri college admissions questions
Which Missouri college has the highest SAT scores?
Washington University in St Louis has the highest score range in Missouri in this directory, with an SAT middle 50% of 1500-1570 and an acceptance rate of 12% for fall 2024.
What is a typical SAT score for Missouri colleges?
Across the 20 Missouri colleges here that report SAT ranges, the median SAT midpoint is about 1160. Ranges run from 800-960 at Avila University up to 1500-1570 at Washington University in St Louis.
How many Missouri colleges required the SAT or ACT?
1 of the 26 Missouri colleges listed here reported requiring SAT or ACT scores for fall 2024. Policies have changed since, so confirm with each college.
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Sources and method
Where these numbers come from
- College Scorecard data downloads (June 10, 2026 release)U.S. Department of Education
- College Scorecard data dictionary and cohort mapU.S. Department of Education
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)National Center for Education Statistics
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].