University of Missouri-St Louis: what international applicants need

What are University of Missouri-St Louis's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Missouri-St Louis admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is University of Missouri-St Louis's acceptance rate?

62.7% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Missouri-St Louis admitted 3,881 of its 6,193 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Missouri-St Louis require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

University of Missouri-St Louis is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

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

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 550–660 in Math and 510–630 in Reading and Writing (5% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–27.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Missouri-St Louis's application fee for international students?

University of Missouri-St Louis's application fee is $40 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.

Does University of Missouri-St Louis accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. University of Missouri-St Louis accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of Missouri-St Louis accept?

University of Missouri-St Louis doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of Missouri-St Louis require?

University of Missouri-St Louis doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Missouri-St Louis require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Missouri-St Louis doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Missouri-St Louis have?

169 of University of Missouri-St Louis's 12,317 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.4%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Missouri-St Louis cost for international students?

University of Missouri-St Louis is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $35,112 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $14,112). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $13,502. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $56,802 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does University of Missouri-St Louis give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, University of Missouri-St Louis gave institutional scholarships or grants to 137 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source