
Missouri State University recorded a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 91% for the application year 2023, with 10,836 out of 11,901 applicants accepted. This acceptance rate remains consistent with the previous year, where it was also 91%, but shows a decline from 93% in 2022 and 94% in 2021. Historical data indicates a general increase in selectivity over the years, dropping from an acceptance rate of 86% in 2015 to the current rate. Since 2018, the rate has fluctuated in the high 80s to low 90s, indicating a tightening applicant pool.