University of Missouri-Columbia
PublicColumbia, MO
Founded in 1839, the University of Missouri was the first public university established west of the Mississippi River. It is home to the world's first school of journalism and originated the tradition of collegiate homecoming. As Missouri's flagship, land-grant institution, it holds membership in the Association of American Universities as one of 38 public members.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of Missouri-Columbia's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Missouri-Columbia look for in applicants?
Per University of Missouri-Columbia's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates standardized test scores, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Missouri-Columbia's acceptance rate?
University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, MO admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia?
Admitted students at University of Missouri-Columbia typically score between 1150–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Missouri-Columbia?
Admitted students at University of Missouri-Columbia typically score between 23–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
University of Missouri-Columbia's total cost of attendance is reported at $31,713 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Missouri-Columbia?
University of Missouri-Columbia's earliest deadline is Jul 1, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Missouri-Columbia require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Missouri-Columbia doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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