
In 2023, Missouri State University had an acceptance rate of 91% with 11,901 applicants, of whom 10,836 were admitted. This marks a slight decline from 93% in 2022, when 9,625 students applied and 8,909 were accepted. Historically, acceptance rates show a downward trend from 94% in 2021 to 87% in 2020, with consistent competition reflected in the number of applicants ranging from around 7,581 in 2019 to nearly 12,000 in 2023. The overall historical data indicates a gradual tightening of acceptance rates over the past several years.