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Missouri University of Science and Technology

Middle 50% SAT
1220
to
1380
Acceptance
78.6% (fall 2025 CDS 2025-26: 6,550 admitted of 8,330 applicants)
Typical GPA

Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.

Missouri University of Science and Technology reports a middle 50% SAT of 1220 to 1380 (enrolled, fall 2025 CDS 2025-26). We use 1300 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.

The numbers

Middle 50% SAT1220 to 1380 (enrolled, fall 2025 CDS 2025-26)
Middle 50% ACT25 to 31
Acceptance rate78.6% (fall 2025 CDS 2025-26: 6,550 admitted of 8,330 applicants)
Testing for 2026-27Required to be considered for admission, fall 2027 applicants (CDS 2025-26, item C8A)
TypePublic university

Source: Missouri S&T official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.

Missouri S&T's own 2025-26 Common Data Set reports an SAT composite 25th-75th percentile of 1220-1380, but only 11.7% of its enrolled first-year class submitted an SAT score; 68.2% submitted the ACT.

Where Missouri S&T sits among Missouri colleges

SchoolMiddle 50% SATAcceptance
Washington University in St. Louis1510 to 155012%
Missouri Southern State University1160 to 1440Not reported
Missouri University of Science and Technology1220 to 138078.6%

Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Missouri Colleges.

Scholarship money tied to the SAT in Missouri

Missouri runs its own statewide, SAT/ACT-percentile-cutoff merit scholarship, Bright Flight, rather than leaving score-tied money to individual universities.

Bright Flight, Tier 1 (top 3% of MO test-takers): $3,000/year, renewable up to 10 semesters with a 2.5 cumulative college GPA.

Bright Flight, Tier 2 (top 4th-5th percentile of MO test-takers): $1,000/year, renewable up to 10 semesters with a 2.5 cumulative college GPA.

The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Missouri SAT prep page.

Colleges in other states with a similar SAT range

CollegeStateMiddle 50% SAT
Whitman CollegeWashington1190 to 1415
Illinois Institute of TechnologyIllinois1190 to 1400
Marquette UniversityWisconsin1230 to 1360
University of DelawareDelaware1220 to 1370

A score that is competitive at Missouri S&T lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.

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Quick answers

What SAT score do you need for Missouri S&T?

There is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1220 to 1380. A score at or above 1380 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1220 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.

Is Missouri S&T test-optional?

Missouri S&T lists its policy as: Required to be considered for admission, fall 2027 applicants (CDS 2025-26, item C8A). Check the official admissions page for your entry term before choosing test dates.

What is Missouri S&T's acceptance rate?

78.6% (fall 2025 CDS 2025-26: 6,550 admitted of 8,330 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.

Does a score above the range guarantee admission?

No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.

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