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About Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public research university in Rolla, MO, known for its engineering focused, stem specialized, and doctoral research university. With an acceptance rate of 81%, Missouri S&T is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,146 students each year. Missouri S&T is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1173–1370, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Missouri S&T offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,937 per year; the sticker price of $45,237 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Missouri University of Science and Technology acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

81%
Overall Accept Rate
4.00
Typical Admitted GPA
1272
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1173 – 1370 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Application Strategy
Missouri S&T is serious about STEM preparation, so make sure your transcript shows rigorous math and science courses through calculus and physics if possible. Admissions will look closely at your performance in those specific subjects, not just your overall GPA.
Test Score Strategy
Missouri S&T is test optional and your scores are below the 75th percentile, so consider not submitting them and letting your course rigor and grades carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Missouri University of Science and Technology actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$45k/yr$10.9k
30k-48k~$45k/yr$12.0k
48k-75k~$45k/yr$13.3k
75k-110k~$45k/yr$18.2k
110k+~$45k/yr$20.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

64%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$69k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,992
Undergrad Enrollment
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