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University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri 65211

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Missouri-Columbia Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate77.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1247

Reading & WritingMid: 625
580670
MathMid: 615
570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

77.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1247

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,889

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

175

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (323)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#102
Forbes
#116
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from MO state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
117 mi(203 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
121 mi(210 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
320 mi(555 min)

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