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Assured Admission Requirements
Comprehensive Review Process
At the University of Central Missouri, ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to apply! We individually review each application for admission. Your personal excellence should and will be evaluated by more than just academic achievement. We consider many factors, including: high school GPA, ACT or SAT scores, personal statement, academic letters of recommendation, leadership experience, service, community involvement and accomplishments. We are interested in learning much more about your preparedness, motivation and potential in the unique context of your experience.
The table below shows the high school GPA and ACT or SAT score combination for admission. Students who do not meet the assured admissions requirements in the below table are still encouraged to apply. Each student's application is reviewed individually.
| High School GPA on 4.0 Scale | ACT Score | SAT Score |
| 2.00 | 21 | 1060-1080 |
| 2.50 | 20 | 1030-1050 |
| 2.75+ | Test Optional | Test Optional |
Test Optional Admission
Students with a 2.75 GPA or higher can be admitted to UCM without submitting an ACT or SAT score. Based on GPA alone, students may qualify for a Red & Black Scholarship of up to $4,000 per year. Students who submit a qualifying ACT or SAT score may also be eligible for an additional $1,000 ACT Excellence Scholarship, as well as consideration for:
- Direct Entry Nursing Program
- Education majors (and potential MOGEA exemption)
- Additional and higher-value scholarship opportunities
Below Minimum Requirements
What do you do if you don’t meet the minimum requirements listed above? You should still apply! UCM reviews each application on an individual basis, and applicants that don’t meet the assured admissions requirements above are automatically considered for UCM's Advantage Program.
High School Coursework
UCM bases its high school core curriculum requirement off recommendations of the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education. In order for students to be considered for admission directly after graduation from an accredited high school, students must meet the requirements as listed below.
English/Language Arts - 4 Units
- Speech and debate courses may be included.
- Acceptable courses: English or language arts, literature, speech, debate, journalism (if writing intensive)
Unacceptable courses: student publications, broadcast media, theater
Mathematics - 3 Units
- All units of math must be at Algebra I or higher-level courses.
- Acceptable courses: algebra I, geometry, algebra II, trigonometry, pre-calculus, math analysis
Unacceptable courses: computer math/programming, pre-algebra, general math, consumer math, business math
Social Studies - 3 Units
- Acceptable courses: world history, American history, American government, state/regional history, principles
of democracy, civics, psychology, sociology, economics, political science, geography
Unacceptable courses: family relations, human development, consumer education, personal finance
Science - 3 Units
- One unit must be a laboratory course.
- Acceptable courses: biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, botany, zoology, integrated
science, physical science, earth science, environmental science
Unacceptable courses: general science, consumer science
Fine Arts - 1 Unit
- Acceptable courses: art, music (band, orchestra, choir, music appreciation or music theory), dance, drama,
theatre appreciation
Unacceptable courses: speech, debate, mass media, arts and craft
Please note:
- Students who only had pass/fail or similar grading options during the Spring 2020 semester will NOT be penalized.
- Students who are missing one core requirement may still be considered for admission. Students missing core requirements will be reviewed on an individual basis.
ACT / SAT Scores
After taking either the ACT or SAT, make sure to send your scores from each test to the Office of Admissions to include on your record.
UCM's institution codes are:
- ACT : 2272
- SAT : 6090
Please note:
- The writing sections of the ACT and SAT will not affect your admission to UCM.
- Unless applying as a test-optional student, your ACT/SAT scores will be combined with your high school GPA to determine admissibility.
