Admitted students scored 1290–1550 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 26. University of Missouri-Kansas City admits 72% of applicants — largely open. 75% of first-year students return for a second year.
A quarter of admitted students scored below 1290 and a quarter above 1550. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 6,817.
| University | Avg SAT | ACT | Acceptance | In-state tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania | 1204 | 26 | 78% | $37,950 |
| Iowa State University Ames, Iowa | 1204 | 25 | 89% | $10,787 |
| Meredith College Raleigh, North Carolina | 1204 | 26 | 74% | $45,630 |
| Jacksonville University Jacksonville, Florida | 1205 | 23 | 57% | $47,830 |
| Anderson University Anderson, South Carolina | 1202 | — | 55% | $34,970 |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York | 1207 | 27 | 34% | $895 |
Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.