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University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, MO. A Mid-Sized City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Missouri-Columbia?

Location of University of Missouri-Columbia

Contact information for University of Missouri-Columbia are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 5738822121
Website: missouri.edu/
Admissions: admissions.missouri.edu/
Financial Aid: financialaid.missouri.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Missouri-Columbia?

You can apply to University of Missouri-Columbia online at: https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/

University of Missouri-Columbia is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Missouri-Columbia

These are the things University of Missouri-Columbia looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Missouri-Columbia?

University of Missouri-Columbia maintains an acceptance rate of 78%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 31% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Missouri-Columbia, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 670. Math scores were between 570 and 660.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Missouri-Columbia  ( 580 to 670 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Missouri-Columbia  ( 570 to 660 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1150 to 1330.
SAT Total Scores for University of Missouri-Columbia  ( 1150 to 1330 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Missouri-Columbia ranged between 23 and 30.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Missouri-Columbia  ( 23 to 30 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Missouri-Columbia vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 10,422 7,933 76%
Women 14,037 11,271 80%

Can I Afford University of Missouri-Columbia?

The average net price after aid at University of Missouri-Columbia is $19,889. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $13,658
In-State Fees $1,179
Out-of-State Tuition $34,877
Out-of-State Fees $1,179
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $14,837
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $36,056

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at University of Missouri-Columbia receive some form of financial aid (5,097 students).

Nearly 79% of students at University of Missouri-Columbia receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,965 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,398.

Student Loan Debt

35% of University of Missouri-Columbia undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,243 per year.

University of Missouri-Columbia Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,717 students enrolled at University of Missouri-Columbia, all undergraduate. University of Missouri-Columbia is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 23,118 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Missouri-Columbia

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Missouri-Columbia undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Missouri-Columbia Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 624
Black or African American 1,109
Hispanic 1,433
White 18,263
American Indian/Alaska Native 46
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 23
Two or More Races 1,040
Non-Resident 277

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of University of Missouri-Columbia Students
State First-Time UG Students
Missouri 3,896
Illinois 1,215
Texas 149
Kansas 128
California 58

Additionally, approximately 1.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

11,636 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia took at least one online class — of those, 1,186 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Missouri-Columbia has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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