University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO • publicDI | SEC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 25,033 • Total: 33,430
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
Address
105 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 11,514 (46.0%) • Female: 13,519 (54.0%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 719 2.9%
Black/African American 1,352 5.4%
Hispanic/Latino 1,446 5.8%
White 19,671 78.6%
Two or More Races 1,095 4.4%
International 335 1.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
77.0%
16,690 admitted from 21,669 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 580-670
Math: 570-660
Total: 1150-1330
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
23-29
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: 07/28/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
76.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
56.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
91.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$27,508
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$47,716
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $13,008
Out-of-state: $33,216
Room & Board
$950
Books & Supplies
$13,550
Students Receiving Pell Grants
76%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
SEC
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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