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Missouri colleges by SAT score

7 Missouri schools with published score bands, from the U.S. Department of Education — highest band first.

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In short

Among Missouri colleges in the federal dataset, Washington University in St Louis has the highest enrolled-student SAT band at 1500–1570. The table below lists 7 Missouri schools' middle-50% SAT and ACT ranges, highest first — each links to a page on setting a target for that school. Every figure is the enrolled middle 50% from College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-09-01.

Missouri schools, by enrolled SAT band

Middle 50% of enrolled students (College Scorecard, 2026-09-01). A dash means the school reports no band for that test.
SchoolSAT (mid 50%)ACTUndergrads
Washington University in St Louis1500–157033–358k
University of Missouri-Kansas City1290–155020–287k
Missouri University of Science and Technology1190–142025–316k
Saint Louis University1200–141025–317k
University of Missouri-Columbia1150–133023–3024k
University of Missouri-St Louis1060–129019–275k
Missouri State University-Springfield1020–127019–2613k
How to read a middle 50%

A quarter of enrolled students scored below the band and a quarter above it. It describes who enrolled — not a cutoff, and not who was admitted.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Missouri college has the highest SAT scores?

In the federal dataset, Washington University in St Louis — an enrolled middle 50% of 1500–1570. Bands describe enrolled students, not cutoffs.

What SAT score do I need for college in Missouri?

It spans the table above — from 1020–1270 to 1500–1570 across 7 schools. Pick the schools you mean and aim at the upper half of their bands.

Where do these numbers come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (IPEDS), retrieved 2026-09-01. Each school's own page links its federal profile.

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