Admission Requirements and Deadlines

Use whichever is higher to determine where you fall on the scale. For example, if you have a 2.90 GPA and a class rank percentile of 40, you will follow the line based on your GPA.

If your school does not rank, we will only focus on your GPA. You might also have both a weighted and an unweighted GPA. We will consider you based on whichever is higher.

Just move your finger across the line you identified in the previous step. So, if you have a class rank percentile of 40 and a 2.90 GPA, then you would need an ACT composite or superscore of 21+ OR an SAT total or superscore total of 1060+.

You heard us right – if you send us multiple test scores, we’ll offer you a superscore. This can work to your advantage, especially if you’re a few points shy of getting the scholarship that you’re after.

Counts: English or language arts, literature, speech, debate, journalism (if writing intensive)
Does not count: student publications, broadcast media, theater

Note: All math units must be at the college preparatory level.
Counts: algebra I, geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, pre-calculus, math analysis
Does not count: computer math/programming, pre-algebra, general math, consumer math, business math

Counts: world history, American history, American government, state/regional history, principles of democracy, civics, psychology, sociology, economics, political science, geography
Does not count: family relations, human development, consumer education, personal finance

Note: One unit must be a laboratory course.
Counts: biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, botany, zoology, integrated science, physical science, earth science, environmental science, forensic science
Does not count: general science, consumer science

Counts: art, music (band, orchestra, choir, music appreciation or music theory), dance, drama, theatre appreciation
Does not count: speech, debate, mass media, arts and crafts

Additional elective credit to bring total to 24 units (required of Missouri high school graduates). Three units must be selected from any of the following areas: foreign language, math, english, social studies, science or computer science. Two units of a foreign language are encouraged but not required. Unacceptable courses include physical education, accounting, family studies, keyboarding, vocational courses.

Do you have 24 or more transferable credit hours post-high school and a cumulative GPA of 2.00+? Congratulations! You will be guaranteed automatic admission. Maybe you’ve only spent a semester or two in college and earned fewer than 24 transferable credit hours. In that case, you will need to meet our freshman admission requirements. Learn more about our transfer admission requirements.

Before you share your hard work and dedication with us, just be aware that the freshman requirements apply to you. Also note that the admissions office will need a transcript including your courses, GPA and graduation date. Find out more by accessing the admission policy for homeschooled students.

Are you coming from a different country to attend college? If you’re ready to join our culturally competent campus, you will be admitted through the International Services office. Refer to the international student undergraduate admission policy for details.

Way to get a head start on your degree! But have you earned 24 or more college credit hours post-high school graduation? If the answer is “no,” then you will still need to meet the freshman admission requirements.

Our Adult Student Services staff would be happy to help you come back to school. If this will be your first time attending college, you will need to meet the same requirements as incoming freshmen. However, if you graduated from high school 3+ years ago, we won’t hold you to these requirements.