School Overview
General Information
The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T)
was founded in 1870. It was one of the very first technological schools
west of the Mississippi. Most people know this school for its science
and math degrees. However, Missouri S&T also offers liberal arts
and humanities degrees with a science or math emphasis. This
residential campus is located in Rolla, MO. It has a total
undergraduate population of 5,504 with a graduate enrollment of 1,702.
The University offers baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Admissions Information
As with any college, Missouri S&T has an application fee; the
current fee is $45.00. Missouri S&T has a high acceptance rate of
91%. An admissions office is available to answer specific admissions
questions from prospective students.
College Majors
The principles of science and math stretch into many realms. This
fact is evidenced by the range of majors offered at Missouri S&T:
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biophysics
- Business, Management, & Marketing
- Business –"
- Business Administration/Management
- Management Information Systems
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Computer Science
- Computer Information Sciences
- Information Sciences/Systems
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Ceramic Sciences/Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical/Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Environmental Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining/Mineral Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Petroleum
- Polymer/Plastics
- Engineering Technologies
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language & Literature
- English Language & Literature
- Technical/Business Writing
- Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
- Pre-dentistry
- Pre-medicine
- History
- History
- Law & Legal Studies
- Prelaw
- Mathematics
- Philosophy & Religion
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Undergraduate Programs
Missouri S&T offers a Bachelor of Sciences and/or a Bachelor of Arts in the following areas of study:
Sciences & Computing (7 degrees offered)
Business & Social Sciences (3 degrees offered)
Arts & Humanities (6 degrees offered)
Engineering (15 degrees offered)
Pre-Professional Advising
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Veterinary
Graduate Programs
Numerous graduate program choices await at Missouri S&T.
Missouri S&T offers an MS, MBA, MST, DE, or PhD on campus in the
following areas of study:
Business & Communication (2 degrees offered)
Sciences & Computing (9 degrees offered)
Engineering (18 degrees offered)
Certain degrees are available off campus and via Distance Learning:
Aerospace Engineering
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnics
Information Science & Technology
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Systems Engineering
Online Degrees and Programs
Missouri S&T also offers certificate programs online:
Business Administrations
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Civil Architectural & Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Engineering Management
English & Technical Communication
Geological Sciences & Engineering
Information Technology
Manufacturing Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Mining & Nuclear Engineering
Psychology
Systems Engineering
Engineers can use the Professional Development Programs to meet the
requirements necessary for maintaining an engineer license. Online PDH
courses provide access to seminars and courses, helping engineers meet
their required hours.
Rankings
In August 2012, Newsweek ranked Missouri S&T as the number one
"Best Investment" among public universities for out-of-state students.
Bloomberg's Businessweek listed the University on the top 25 best value
university list. In June 2013, the U.S. News & World Report called
it the "Top teacher education program for secondary education in
Missouri, according to the National Council on Teacher Quality".
Accreditation
Missouri S&T is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Each program also needs accreditation from the particular profession
for which it prepares students. For example, the Petroleum Engineering
program is accredited by ABET, and the Department of Business and
Information Technology is accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business).
Financial Aid and Scholarships
80 percent of students receive scholarships or other forms of
financial assistance. Those interested in receiving financial aid must
first complete a FAFSA . First time freshman may be able to receive the
following financial aid: merit based awards, Chancellor's scholarship,
external scholarships, and departmental awards.
Other types of financial aid are transfer scholarships, grants, or
student loans. Students can also meet their college bill needs through
a campus job, graduate fellowship, work study program, internship, or
eBilling.
Library System
Missouri S&T's library is the Curtis Laws Wilson Library. The
library provides the following services: borrowing and circulation,
course reserves, interlibrary loan, reference services, poster printing
and multimedia, tutorials and library instruction, distance education,
and information for faculty.
The library website has research tools, electronic journals, online
databases. The Online Merlin catalog allows for quick search of
journals, magazines, newspapers and books found in the library.
Scholar's Mine contains faculty papers, graduate works, departmental
publications and other works compiled from the university.
Athletics
The Miners are the athlete students of Missouri S&T. Men compete
in baseball, football, basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming,
track and field. Women compete in basketball, cross country, soccer,
track & field, softball, volleyball. The university competes in the
NCAA Division II.
Student Housing
Missouri S&T has a variety of residential living areas.
Prospective students can choose from three different residence halls:
Residential College, Thomas Jefferson Hall, and Quadrangle Complex.
Each building is unique in its layout. All living areas have a wide
variety of amenities. Rates vary, depending on room size. Every room
contract includes a meal plan. Students can choose from seven meal plan
options. Apartments are also available; students can choose between
Miner Village, Nagogami Terrace and Solar Village. Missouri S&T
also has learning communities within residential life, which seek to
continue education outside of the classroom by adhering to guidelines
or participating in specific programs.
General Information
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Admission Office 106 Parker Hall 300 West 13th Street Rolla, MO 65409-1060 (573) 341-4164 (800) 522-0938 Fax: (573) 341-4082 [email protected] Contact: Rance Larsen Director of Admissions |
Main Address 300 West 13th Street Rolla, MO 65409 (573) 341-4111 www.mst.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,504 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,149 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,458 Graduate enrollment: 1,702 Student-to-faculty ratio: 17:1 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $45 Online application fee: $45 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 91% |
College Majors
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business – General B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering/Industrial Management B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Predentistry B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All
information is subject to change. You should confirm all information
with a college admissions officer.
Missouri University of Science and Technology Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (573) 341-4111 |
| Website: | https://www.mst.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://futurestudents.mst.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 300 W.13th Street, Rolla, MO 65409 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 8,088 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 64% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 6,341 (78% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,936 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $27,484 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,088 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Missouri University of Science and Technology Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 18 | 14 | 16 | 13 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 42 | 30 | 27 | 19 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Missouri University of Science and Technology and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,936 |
| Out-of-state | $27,484 |
| Books and supplies | $676 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,806 |
| Out-of-state | $30,912 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,258 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,189 | 91% | $9,088 |
| Student loan aid | 695 | 53% | $7,291 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,356 | 78% | $8,686 |
| Federal student loans | 3,321 | 49% | $6,154 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Missouri University of Science and Technology. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Missouri University of Science and Technology students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 5,062 | 3,537 | 1,525 | Percent admitted | 100% | 82% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 23% | 25% | 17% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Missouri University of Science and Technology Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 8,088 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,454 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,634 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
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