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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri S&T, is a 4-year institution that was founded in 1870. The Rolla-located university houses two colleges, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business, as well as the College of Engineering and Computing, that offer 99 degree programs in 40 areas of study. Missouri S&T is home to several research centers, including the Center for Biomedical Research, a Materials Research Center, and an Intelligent Systems Center, and has Signature Research Areas that involve students of all majors. Outside of academia, the university is home to Leach Theatre which features more than 100 shows a year and features 20 interdisciplinary design teams through the Student Design and Experiential Learning Center.

Acceptance Rate:
81%
Average Net Price:
$13,476
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1344

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$13,476
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$14,278
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$31,678
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,762
Books and Supplies
$886
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,136
$30k - $48k
$9,883
$48k - $75k
$12,691
$75k - $110k
$16,320
$110k+
$16,674
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,779
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,738
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,713

 

Students receiving state aid
44%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2912
Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,738
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$31,974,668
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$28,740,811

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
47%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,920
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$231
Students receiving federal loans
46%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,858
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,560

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
81%
Acceptance Rate
6311
Students Applied
73%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
279
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJuly 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
76%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
71%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1344
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
603
75th
710
Reading
25th
570
75th
660
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
46
Top 25%
72
Top 50%
95
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
81
$30k - $48k
71
$48k - $75k
89
$75k - $110k
86
$110k+
187

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-522-0938
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,080
Total Number of Undergrads
5,498
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
39%
20-39 Students
31%
40-99 Students
24%
100+ Students
4%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
38

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
76%
24%
Residency
In-State Students
76%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
38
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
5%
White
80%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
238
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
46%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
86%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Miners
School Colors
silver and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Lakes Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
279
Total Female Athletes
105
Intramural Sports
23
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Missouri University of Science and Technology Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$72,400
Top 5 Cities
Saint Louis
Kansas City
Houston
Springfield
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Boeing
Missouri University of Science and Technology
US Army
Missouri S&T Human Resource
Ameren
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Information Technology
Education
Program and Project Management
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$231
The Professors really push you to the hardest extent. They expect you to do your homework the first time and take school very seriously. However, if you finish your homework and work at it you will learn more than you expected and the way most professors teach the material it is guaranteed to stick.
Julie from Camdenton, MO
In the math class I took, I learned an interesting learning style; the math I'd had before in High School (like in a summary) but I learned how to make things stick very well in MS&T's math class.
My focus is in Computer Science. While I've had programming experience before, the pace of the class is incredible and by the end of Semester One we are now pretty much at the extent of my knowledge. So, given the pace we were at, I expect to learn a lot Semester Two.
Benjamin from Kansas City, MO
I came into Missouri S&T hoping to become a mathematician. I found that it wasn't hard to get involved in extracurricular studies and research for free. I feel like (as opposed to high school) MST is a totally learning oriented school, where knowledge is freely shared and research is for everyone. In my first semester here I had the feeling of attending lectures from Pythagoras himself in the ancient Greek museums of antiquity. It's really a unique and amazing experience.
Benjamin from Rolla, MO
You will learn a lot at this school. At first you will learn some more in depth math and physics but when you get all that out of the way and can start learning what you actually want to learn, the classes for your intended major.
Nicholas from Republic, MO
The classes are tough, but when you get that good grade, you know you earned it and really knew the material.
D from Platte City, MO
The Professors here really care about your success and are always available for you to ask questions. The classes can be pretty challenging, but if you are willing to put some time into your studies, (which you should be since its college and you will wind up doing it anyways) you will do great here! It is easy to learn when you always know someone who can help.
Robert from Imperial, MO
The professors at MS&T push students hard to accel. The courses are difficult but worthwhile. There are multiple oppurtunities to recieve help such as Teacher Office hours and study groups. All of these oppurtunities are focused on helping students. You must show that you are doing work, they will not simply do this work for you. Teachers and peers are not the only option for help, graduate students are often willing to help students who seek assistance and show effort. There are some assigned hours that they may help students during, but if you are having trouble they are usually just a phone call away.
Nicholas from Webb City, MO
The classes here at MS&T will definitely teach you everything you need to know about your decided career field. The courses are very in-depth and challenging so if you want to pass you have no choice but to learn the material frontwards and backwards. Many of the courses also teach you how to work well in groups, which is a skill you will need if you plan on a career in engineering.
Josh from Fair Play, MO
MS&T is a great university with small town appeal, yet high tech education. Everyone is friendly and encouraging and tries hard to help you succeed. Their graduates are the second highest paid in the nation.
Zachery from Comstock Park, MI
Whether you are taught in class or have to fin out information on your own you have to learn to pass so one way or another you will end up learning a lot.
Joe from Wentzville, MO