SAT and ACT scores

University of Missouri-Columbia SAT and ACT scores

Columbia, MO · public college · 23,613 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1150–1330Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing580–67025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math570–66025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%23–3025th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1247Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT78–95From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate78%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Missouri-Columbia reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-Columbia?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Missouri-Columbia scored 1150 to 1330, with an average of 1247. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for University of Missouri-Columbia?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 23 to 30. A 30 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does University of Missouri-Columbia require the SAT or ACT?

University of Missouri-Columbia reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does University of Missouri-Columbia accept the CLT?

University of Missouri-Columbia is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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