Known for business — major research university
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution in Columbia with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1247, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 23.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,403 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,889.
Established
1839
Motto
Salus populi suprema lex esto
Mascot
Truman the Tiger
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Southeastern Conference except wrestling
Division
Division I
77%Acceptance
1247SAT Avg
23,118Students
17:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$63,403Earnings 10yr
$19,889Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate77.0%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1247
Reading & WritingMid: 625
580670
MathMid: 615
570660
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2329
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$14,130
Tuition (out-of-state)$34,338
Room & Board$13,550
Books & Supplies$950
Total Cost of Attendance$28,948
Average Net Price$19,889
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,599
$30–48K$13,676
$48–75K$15,707
$75–110K$21,455
$110K+$24,637
Programs (323)
Student Body
Undergrads
23,118
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%
Race & Ethnicity
White 80%
Black 5%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate76.2%
Freshman Retention91.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$52,756
8 Years$58,213
10 Years$63,403
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$50,100
Men
$63,600
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Source: Wikipedia