Missouri University of Science and Technology: the complete school report for parents

What does Missouri University of Science and Technology actually weigh in admissions?

Missouri University of Science and Technology rates 3 of the 18 factors "Very Important": course rigor, GPA, test scores. It does not consider 5 of them at all. Every college reports these weights in section C7 of its Common Data Set; below is Missouri University of Science and Technology's 2025-2026 answer, read from the grid in its own file.

What GPA do admitted students actually have?

51% of enrolled students had a 4.0 GPA or above. . This is the school’s own distribution, not an estimate from its admit rate.

Is transferring in easier than applying as a freshman?

Missouri University of Science and Technology admitted 77.0% of 1,116 transfer applicants, against 78.6% of first-year applicants. The two routes are similarly competitive here. The minimum college GPA considered is 2.

When do we apply, and does timing change the odds?

Missouri University of Science and Technology offers neither Early Decision nor Early Action, so there is no early round to strategize about and every applicant is read in one pool.

What does my child need to take in high school?

Missouri University of Science and Technology requires 17 academic units and recommends 17. A college-preparatory program is required. A GED is accepted.

What will Missouri University of Science and Technology actually cost us?

Families pay an average of $16,298 a year at Missouri University of Science and Technology after grants and scholarships, against a published in-state tuition of $14,328. The published price is not what most families pay. The university reports meeting 83% of demonstrated need on average. It also gave 541 merit awards averaging $17,510 to first-years with no demonstrated need.

What families at each income level actually paid:

, which the federal data puts at about $246 a month in repayment Missouri University of Science and Technology’s net price calculator gives your own figure.

Does a degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology pay off?

Graduates earn a median $82,957 ten years after entering, and $69,295 at six years. 88% out-earn a typical high school graduate within six years. 81% are actively paying down their loans three years in.

Four-year net cost against that earnings premium:

A scale, not a forecast: it assumes aid and earnings hold steady.

$105,434 to $58,127, depending on the major. Median earnings five years out at Missouri University of Science and Technology:

College Scorecard, by field of study; highest and lowest shown.

Will my child actually graduate?

88% of first-years return for a second year. 33% graduate within four years and 67% within six (2019 cohort). The rate holds up across income: 57.0% of Pell-grant recipients graduate within six years against 71.3% of everyone else, a gap of 14.4 points.

How big are the classes?

40% of class sections have fewer than 20 students, while 4% have 100 or more. The student-faculty ratio is 17:1, and 83% of faculty are full-time. Accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

What is life at Missouri University of Science and Technology like?

5,687 undergraduates. 22% of students are the first in their family to attend college, and the median family income is $59,935.

What this means for your student

• Course rigor is rated Very Important here, so the senior-year schedule should hold its AP, IB or honors depth rather than lighten. Missouri University of Science and Technology recommends 17 academic units.
• 51% of enrolled students are at a 4.0 GPA or above. Below that line the rest of the application has to carry real weight.
• Missouri University of Science and Technology rates test scores Very Important, so a score at or above its middle-50 range is close to expected rather than optional.
• Its highest-earning major returns $105,434 five years out against $58,127 at the other end, a gap wider than the one between most schools.
• See where your student actually stands: calculate their GPA and compare it against the distribution above.

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