School Information

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Total Cost $20,741
Total Enrollment 31,237
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

University of Missouri-Columbia

http://www.missouri.edu/
105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, Missouri 65211
(573) 882-2121

Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university. We are stewards and builders of a priceless state resource, a unique physical infrastructure and scholarly environment in which our tightly interlocked missions of teaching, research and service work together on behalf of all citizens. Students work side by side with some of the world's best faculty to advance the arts and humanities, the sciences, and the professions. Scholarship and teaching are daily driven by a sense of public service—the obligation to produce and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Missouri-Columbia, 80.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 61.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,355), and 47% receive loans ($6,130 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,170.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Missouri-Columbia is $15,080 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Missouri-Columbia Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,501
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $19,592
Tuition Graduate in State $7,169
Tuition Graduate Out of State $18,509
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $20,741
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,832
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 16,455 people applied to University of Missouri-Columbia. Of the applicants, 83.0% were admitted (82.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 41.0% accepted (42.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 23,799 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (96.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 44.0% of the 7,438 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     76.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     55.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     67.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     68.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 1-800-225-6075
Admissions Office Email mu4u@missouri.edu
Admissions Office Address 230 Jesse Hall Columbia, MO 65211
Admissions Transfer URL http://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/transfer/requirements.php
Admissions Website http://://www.missouri.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.missouri.edu/howtoapply/index.php
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to University of Missouri-Columbia, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 650
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 23
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
University of Missouri-Columbia Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 212 31 22
Agricultural Business and Management, General 39
Agricultural Communication/Journalism 8
Agricultural Economics 11 5 9
Agricultural Mechanization, General 17
Agriculture, General 22
Agronomy and Crop Science 1 4
Animal Sciences, General 76 8 3
Food Science 12 11 1
Horticultural Science 1
Plant Sciences, General 27 6 4
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 73
Area Studies, Other 73
Biological and biomedical sciences 2 265 13 40
Biochemistry 40 2 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 222 5 16
Conservation Biology 2
Entomology 1 3
Genetics, General 1
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 1 11
Microbiology, General 3 1
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology 1
Physiology, General 2 3
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 21 899 204 6
Accounting 18 106 106 2
Business/Commerce, General 673 98 4
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 3
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 120
Communication, journalism, and related programs 651 108 12
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 651 108 12
Computer and information sciences and support services 61 14 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 26 14 6
Information Technology 35
Education 57 265 498 88
Agricultural Teacher Education 19 14 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 17 64 15
Curriculum and Instruction 18 363 20
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 23
Education, General 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 101
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 19
Secondary Education and Teaching 89
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 22 18 52
Special Education and Teaching, General 12 39
Engineering 1 330 88 21
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 27 10 5
Chemical Engineering 29 1 2
Civil Engineering, General 68 10 3
Computer Engineering, General 27 5
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 65 20 4
Engineering, General 10
Industrial Engineering 27 9
Mechanical Engineering 87 11 4
Nuclear Engineering 1 12 3
English language and literature/letters 133 7 12
English Language and Literature, General 133 7 12
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 298 29 8
Apparel and Textiles, General 81 3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 8
Family Resource Management Studies, General 63 4
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 64
Housing and Human Environments, General 43 6
Human Development and Family Studies, General 47 16
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 88 16
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 22 6
French Language and Literature 4 1
German Language and Literature 8 6
Linguistics 10
Russian Language and Literature 4 2
Spanish Language and Literature 40 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 13 345 200 163
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 23 15
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 8
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 10 17
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3 29
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 23
Medicine (MD) 85
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 190 50 5
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 21 25
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) 1
Physical Therapy/Therapist 54 36
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 13 20
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 13
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 70
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD) 8 2
History 101 4 7
History, General 101 4 7
Legal professions and studies 16 13 152
Law (LLB, JD) 152
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 16 13
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 95
General Studies 95
Mathematics and statistics 34 36 11
Applied Mathematics 5
Mathematics, General 25 6 5
Statistics, General 9 25 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 143 1 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 143
Nutrition Sciences 1 1
Natural resources and conservation 52 14 5
Forestry, General 19 6 2
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 1
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 33 7 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 33 7
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 33 2
Philosophy and religious studies 39 11 6
Philosophy 27 7 6
Religion/Religious Studies 12 4
Physical sciences 79 19 13
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 30 4 2
Chemistry, General 28 3 7
Geology/Earth Science, General 11 4
Physics, General 10 8 4
Psychology 245 16 11
Psychology, General 245 16 11
Public administration and social service professions 23 34 108 9
Community Organization and Advocacy 1
Human Services, General 34
Public Administration 21 10
Public Policy Analysis 1
Social Work 34 64 9
Social sciences 12 299 52 18
Anthropology 32 5 3
Archeology 24 4
Economics, General 35 19 9
Geography 12 21 4
Political Science and Government, General 110 7 4
Sociology 77 13 2
Visual and performing arts 81 17 2
Art/Art Studies, General 49 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 16 1 2
Music, General 16 12
 
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