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University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MOPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution located in the city setting of Columbia, MO. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 23.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
23.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading580 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math570 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 30
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,268
In-State Tuition$14,837
Out-of-State Tuition$36,056
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,756
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,403
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$178/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$96,073
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,569
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,999
Earnings 5yr: $123,517
Debt:
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,804
Earnings 5yr: $114,498
Debt:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,219
Earnings 5yr: $120,764
Debt:
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,303
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,111
Earnings 5yr: $158,239
Debt:
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,696
Earnings 5yr: $96,583
Debt: $19,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,813
Earnings 5yr: $112,520
Debt:
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,034
Earnings 5yr: $95,739
Debt: $22,499
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,380
Earnings 5yr: $96,907
Debt: $26,512
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $100,725
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,234
Earnings 5yr: $93,018
Debt: $21,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,020
Earnings 5yr: $93,114
Debt:
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,989
Earnings 5yr: $91,298
Debt: $27,825
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,415
Earnings 5yr: $96,383
Debt: $20,707
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,629
Earnings 5yr: $92,736
Debt: $22,250
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,484
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,426
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $23,250
Biology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,572
Earnings 5yr:
Debt:
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $87,677
Earnings 5yr:
Debt: $20,500
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