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University of Missouri–St Louis: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Missouri–St Louis is a public research university in Saint Louis, Missouri, with about 5,000 undergraduates. It admitted 62.7% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $14,112 a year for in-state students and $35,112 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Missouri–St Louis costs

University of Missouri–St Louis charges $14,112 a year in published tuition and fees for Missouri residents, about $7,056 a semester, and $35,112 a year for students from other states, about $17,556 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $31,199 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,986 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Missouri–St Louis

For fall 2024, University of Missouri–St Louis received 6,193 applications and admitted 3,881 students, and 490 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1060 and 1290.

What University of Missouri–St Louis students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Missouri–St Louis (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business / Commerce261
Psychology126
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse126
Elementary Education and Teaching71
Accounting60
Criminology59
Social Work59
Computer Science59

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Missouri–St Louis's acceptance rate? 62.7% for fall 2024: 3,881 of 6,193 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Missouri–St Louis? $14,112 a year for in-state students and $35,112 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Missouri–St Louis? About 5,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Missouri–St Louis students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1060–1290.

What is the campus setting at University of Missouri–St Louis? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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