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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: MSU, MO State, Missouri State
Public school in Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Founded in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School, Missouri State University (MSU) is a public research university in Springfield and the state’s second‑largest institution with 23,418 students in fall 2023 . Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, MSU offers 95+ undergraduate majors, more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, and over 100 certificates across its nine academic colleges . The 225‑acre urban campus features facilities such as Meyer Library, the Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise Excellence, and residence halls that support a thriving campus community . MSU’s Bears and Lady Bears compete in NCAA Division I athletics within the Missouri Valley Conference, underscoring a vibrant student life that balances academics, research, and extracurricular engagement .
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
Missouri State University guarantees automatic admission for applicants with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.00 or higher and completion of the required college‑prep curriculum, without needing SAT or ACT scores . Applicants with a GPA below 3.00 must submit an ACT composite or superscore or an SAT total or superscore meeting the thresholds outlined in the selection index (e.g., 1060 SAT or 21 ACT for a 2.85–2.99 GPA) . Test scores, while optional for admission, can enhance scholarship qualification and course placement, and Missouri State considers superscores for both the ACT and SAT . Home‑schooled applicants are evaluated using the same GPA and test‑score criteria in the selection index to qualify for admission consideration .
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Springfield, Illinois, United States of America
Lincoln Land Community College is a public community college in Springfield, Illinois, offering open admissions and placement-based testing with optional SAT/ACT score submission for course placement.
Springfield, Illinois, United States of America
The University of Illinois Springfield is a public university in Springfield, Illinois, offering a test‑optional SAT/ACT admissions policy for first‑year applicants .
Springfield, Illinois, United States of America
St. John’s College is a private Catholic college in Springfield, Illinois, offering a test‑optional admissions policy for most applicants under a no‑harm policy.
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Springfield College is a private liberal arts university in Springfield, Massachusetts, offering a test-optional policy for all programs.
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Springfield Technical Community College is a public technical community college in Springfield, Massachusetts, offering open admissions and technical programs.
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Western New England University is a private nonprofit university in Springfield, Massachusetts, offering a test‑optional alternative for SAT and ACT scores.
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