Acceptance Rate
73%
Avg. SAT
1420
75th percentile
“Missouri's engineering-focused public university born from a 19th-century mining school, where students launch pumpkins from rooftops.”
Rolla, MO
Location
The personality skews pragmatic and collaborative, with a student body that's overwhelmingly STEM-bound—think future engineers tinkering late into the night. Rolla, a town of about 20,000 nestled in the Ozarks foothills, offers affordable living but few urban distractions; you'll drive an hour or more for big-city amenities. Tradeoffs include a male-dominated environment and colder Missouri winters that keep more activities indoors.
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You'll encounter a straightforward teaching style that prioritizes problem-solving over theory alone, with co-op programs sending students to industry giants for paid work experience. Tradeoffs mean fewer options outside STEM, so humanities seekers might feel shortchanged amid the tech tide.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,552 undergrad • 1,602 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
65%
Black / African American
3%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
4%
Other / Multi-racial
23%
Campus Life
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
The social scene skews party-hard around events but quiets otherwise, with a brotherhood feel among guys in tech fields—dating can take effort if you're in the minority. Winters chill outdoor fun, and the small-town pace suits focused types but might bore city lovers craving constant action.
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Athletic Association
Great Lakes Valley Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
87%
4 Years Graduation Rate
34%
6 Years Graduation Rate
70%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$82,957
87% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Missouri University of Science and Technology and return in the fall. 34% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 70% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
34%
4-5 years
36%
6-8 years
1%
Non-grad
29%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$10,389
Acceptance
73%
Undergrads
5,552
4-Year Grad Rate
34%
Endowment
$258M
Rolla, MO 65409
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