First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | July 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: catalog.mst.edu · checked October 2, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Missouri University of Science and Technology course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 Math 1210 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 Biological Sciences 1113 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 Chemistry 1310 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 Physics 1145 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 English 1120 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 Literature Elective | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 Psychology 1101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 Statistics 1111 |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 Math 1210 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 Math 1214 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 Biological Sciences 1113 | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 Biological Sciences 1113 & 1219 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 Chemistry 1310 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 5 Chemistry 1310 & 1319 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 Chemistry 1310, 1319 & 1320 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 Physics 1145 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 English 1120 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 Literature Elective | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 Psychology 1101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 Statistics 1111 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 Statistics 1115 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 Comp Sci 1911 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 Comp Sci 1500 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 Econ 1200 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 Econ 1100 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 History 1100 or 1200 | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | 6 History 1100 & 1200 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 Biological Sciences 1173 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 Physics 2145 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 History 1100, 1200, 1300 or 1310 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 History 2110 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 Spanish 1101 & 1102 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 12 Spanish 1101, 1102 & 1180 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 Comp Sci 1911 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 Art 1180 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 Music 2161 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 Humanities Elective | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | 3 Business 1001 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 Political Science 1200 | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | 3 Information Science & Technology 3333 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 Art 1120 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 French 1101 & 1102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 12 French 1101, 1102 & 1180 | |
| French Literature | 3 | 12 French 1101, 1102 & 1180 | |
| French Literature | 4 | 15 French 1101, 1102, 1180 & 2170 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 German 1101 & 1102 | |
| Government and Politics (United States) | 3 | 3 Political Science 1200 | |
| Networking | 3 | 3 Information Science & Technology 3333 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 Physics 2135 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 Physics 1135 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 Math 1103 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 5 Math 1140 & 1160 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 English 1160 | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 English 1120 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 12 Spanish 1101, 1102 & 1180 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 15 Spanish 1101, 1102, 1180 & 2170 | |
| U.S. History | 3 | 3 History 1300 or 1310 | |
| U.S. History | 5 | 6 History 1300 & 1310 |
Source: futurestudents.mst.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 212 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 118 |
| Civil Engineering | 107 |
| Chemical Engineering | 97 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 90 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 78 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 74 |
| Computer Engineering | 58 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Information Science/Studies | 44 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 41 |
| Architectural Engineering | 38 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 37 |
| Nuclear Engineering | 18 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 18 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 18 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Applied Mathematics | 17 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Physics | 15 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 15 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 14 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 11 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 10 |
| History | 9 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 9 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Missouri University of Science and Technology ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #9 for Petroleum engineeringof 17 colleges
- #17 for Architectural engineeringof 31 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), stlcru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Rolla, MO
45,672 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
Nearest hub airport
St Louis Lambert International (STL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.2 of 20
Elevation
1,143 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
22°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
17.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
43 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$780 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Lincoln University47 mi
- Westminster College63 mi
- William Woods University63 mi
- University of Missouri-Columbia75 mi
- Stephens College75 mi
- Columbia College75 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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