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University of Missouri
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  • 4 Year
  • COLUMBIA, MO

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B+
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Mizzou is a highly rated public university located in Columbia, Missouri. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 21,875 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Mizzou acceptance rate is 77%. Popular majors include Minority and Ethnic Studies, Business, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 73% of students, Mizzou alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,400.

About

105 JESSE HALL
COLUMBIA, MO 65211
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference

Branch Campuses

University of Missouri Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

MU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1130-1350
ACT Range
23-30
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$18,249 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,312 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 189 responses
64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 213 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 213 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
23
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
9
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
14
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    60%
  • On Campus
    34%
  • Online
    6%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
21,875 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,821
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 130 responses
  • Very social, yet studious.
    42%
  • Varied, yet divided
    20%
  • White
    12%
  • School Spirited
    9%
  • Too much or no individuality
    5%
  • Unfortunately, majoritally white
    5%
  • Dedicated
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
59%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 264 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 310 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 153 responses
  • MIZ-ZOU
    61%
  • What you make of it
    15%
  • Spirited
    8%
  • Boring if you aren't a part of greek life
    5%
  • You're just a number unless your a minority
    4%
  • Home away from home
    3%
  • terrible
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
73%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 120 responses

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