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University of Missouri

University of Missouri is a large, public institution located in Columbia, mo. Founded in 1839, University of Missouri offers undergraduate degrees in 323 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 23,206 undergraduates
cost $11,981 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Missouri? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 79.1%
SAT score average 1249
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $55
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Missouri is known for one of its top majors: Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Business/Commerce, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Journalism
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,981
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,890
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $5,350
Cost of attendance* $29,221
Average financial aid package $16,447
Estimated cost $12,774 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,970
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,890
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $5,350
Cost of attendance* $49,210
Average financial aid package $16,447
Estimated cost $32,763 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Missouri has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,206, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

31,041

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
27%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Missouri, students love their Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity (Academic), student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
phone 573-882-7786
address https://missouri.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alpha kappa psi professional business fraternity (academic)

Pre-medical society (academic)

Alpha phi omega (service)

Mizzou global medical training (service)

Um investment group (academic)

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Missouri to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Missouri?

University of Missouri is located in Columbia, mo.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Missouri? 

The acceptance rate for University of Missouri is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Missouri?

The average high school GPA for University of Missouri students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Missouri?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Missouri including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $116,884.

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