University of Missouri-Columbia

4-years Public College In Columbia, MO

University of Missouri-Columbia (referred to as Mizzou) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Columbia, MO. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Missouri-Columbia is $14,130 for Missouri residents and $34,338 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 31,304 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Missouri-Columbia is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$14,130 (Missouri Residents) $34,338 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate79.13%
Student Population31,304
Test Scores1,240 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate75%
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
University of Missouri-Columbia is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Missouri-Columbia is $14,130 for Missouri residents and $34,338 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Missouri-Columbia is $13,029 for Missouri residents and $31,029 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Missouri-Columbia offers the alternative tuition plans. 80 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $11,506 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is 79.13% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.02%. The average SAT score is 1,240 and the average ACT score is 26. University of Missouri-Columbia accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 31,304 students are attending at University of Missouri-Columbia (23,745 undergraduate students). There are 1,933 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 654 part-time faculty working for University of Missouri-Columbia. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 7,807 (full-time) and 2,249 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is 75% and the retention rate is 89% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Missouri-Columbia offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Missouri-Columbia offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Missouri-Columbia campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Missouri-Columbia
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers