Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO · Public · offers Graduate degrees
73%Acceptance rate
$16,298Average net price / year
64%Graduation rate
$82,957Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,250Median debt at graduation
5,521Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $14,984
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,248
- Total cost of attendance
- $29,231
- Room & board
- $12,862
- Books & supplies
- $488
- Average net price
- $16,298
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $10,912
- $30–48k
- $12,027
- $48–75k
- $13,330
- $75–110k
- $18,241
- $110k+
- $20,088
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 72.6%
- Average SAT
- 1317
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 580–690
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 610–730
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 25–31
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 64%
- First-year retention
- 87%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $69,295
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $82,957
- Median debt (graduates)
- $23,250
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 23%
- Students with federal loans
- 40%
Programs: what graduates earn
33 of 145 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | 23 | $111,229 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | $103,929 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | $103,336 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 94 | $88,654 | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 65 | $83,636 | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | $83,207 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 31 | $82,648 | — |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 15 | $125,688 | — |
Graduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | 100 | $77,817 | — |
| Engineering, Other | 77 | $76,245 | — |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 52 | $77,192 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,521
- Graduate students
- 1,878
- Part-time
- 8%
- Women / men
- 23% / 77%
- White
- 73%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- Black
- 3%
- Asian
- 4%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $114,534 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 83%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.mst.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Natural Resources & Conservation – 1% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 15% of degrees
- Education – 2% of degrees
- Engineering – 62% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 6% of degrees
- English – 1% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Missouri University of Science and Technology?
72.6% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1317 on the SAT.
How much does Missouri University of Science and Technology cost?
The average net price after grants is $16,298 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $14,984 and the full cost of attendance is $29,231.
How much do Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $82,957 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
64% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Rolla
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem College of Hairstyling Rolla, MO · Private for-profit · 31 students |
$6,345 | — | 80% | $18,275 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.