University of Missouri-Columbia

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,898
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Columbia, Missouri, Mizzou is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Mizzou is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Missouri-Columbia is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Mizzou is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Missouri is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Mizzou boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,475

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-Columbia in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,450

Cost of attendance at University of Missouri-Columbia in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at University of Missouri-Columbia received on average $11,312 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,312

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,110	21%	$4,528	$5,026,554
Other Federal Grant	2,074	39%	$3,590	$7,445,826
State Grant/Scholarships	1,756	33%	$2,267	$3,980,576
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	4,325	82%	$8,976	$38,822,652
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,442	85%	$11,312	$50,249,054

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Missouri-Columbia students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Missouri-Columbia students is 72.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.5%.

72.5%

asian 69.3% 106 students
African American 65.1% 324 students
white 74.0% 3,557 students
unknown 85.7% 12 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 66.9% 172 students
International Students 70.8% 46 students
Mixed Race 65.4% 140 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Missouri-Columbia provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Missouri-Columbia offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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