Missouri Southern State University Acceptance Rate
Joplin, Missouri · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,302
- Admitted
- 2,243
- Yield
- 25.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate has risen from 96% in 2014–15 to 97.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,002 to 2,302 (+15%) over that period.
Its 97.4% rate makes Missouri Southern State University more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
Missouri Southern State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 25.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,002 | 1,922 | 96% | 856 |
| 2015–16 | 2,333 | 2,196 | 94.1% | 966 |
| 2016–17 | 2,599 | 2,452 | 94.3% | 1,057 |
| 2017–18 | 2,682 | 2,550 | 95.1% | 1,012 |
| 2018–19 | 2,304 | 2,203 | 95.6% | 908 |
| 2019–20 | 2,295 | 2,159 | 94.1% | 729 |
| 2020–21 | 2,034 | 2,000 | 98.3% | 710 |
| 2021–22 | 1,695 | 1,642 | 96.9% | 578 |
| 2022–23 | 1,937 | 1,927 | 99.5% | 605 |
| 2023–24 | 2,302 | 2,243 | 97.4% | 579 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,349 | 1,321 | 97.9% |
| Men | 950 | 919 | 96.7% |
| Unknown | 3 | 3 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–600 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 500–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 69% |
How Missouri Southern State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate?
Missouri Southern State University's acceptance rate is 97.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,243 admitted of 2,302 applicants).
Is Missouri Southern State University test optional?
Missouri Southern State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Missouri Southern State University?
Missouri Southern State University received 2,302 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,243.
What SAT score do you need for Missouri Southern State University?
Admitted students at Missouri Southern State University typically scored 500–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Missouri Southern State University getting harder to get into?
Missouri Southern State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 96% in 2014–15 to 97.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mssu.edu/.