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University of Missouri Columbia

Columbia, Missouri

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Overview

Student Population
31,401
University of Missouri Columbia overview
Location Columbia, Missouri
Online missouri.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of Missouri Columbia overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Columbia, Missouri, University of Missouri Columbia is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 19,966 prospective students applied, and 15,283 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,843 enrolled in the school.  26,125 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,276 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,017 plus fees of $1,458. University of Missouri-Columbia is ranked 232 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

7/10
Overall
8/10
Academics
6/10
Resources
8/10
Outcomes
9/10
Value

University of Missouri-Columbia is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Missouri Columbia within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Difficult
University of Missouri Columbia overview
SAT 1130/1350
ACT 23/30
Estimated GPA 3.61
Applications Accepted
76.5% 
University of Missouri Columbia overview
Applications Due May 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $55

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Annual Cost to Attend

Missouri Resident Tuition
$10,017
In State Costs for University of Missouri Columbia
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,032
Other Fees$1,458
Room and Board $10,796
Budget for Other Expenses$5,350
Total One Year Cost$28,653
Out of State Resident Tuition
$28,992
Out of State Costs for University of Missouri Columbia
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,032
Other Fees$1,458
Room and Board $10,796
Budget for Other Expenses$5,350
Total One Year Cost$47,628

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$54,200 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
69% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Missouri Columbia students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 18%
Communication 13%
Health Professions 9%
Engineering 7%
Social Sciences 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178396 IPEDS survey data for University of Missouri Columbia.

Current students may use the University of Missouri Columbia GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.