A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    A
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    A-
  8. Location
    A
  9. Dorms
    A-
  10. Campus Food
    A
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    B-
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University of Missouri is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Southeastern Conference
Address
105 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Website
missouri.edu

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.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Range
1060-1300
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$55
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
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Test Scores and GPA for University of Missouri

Cost

Net Price
$16,026/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $11,896/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,090/ year
  • $49-75k
    $15,077/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,222/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,944/ year

Academics

Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.187 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.184 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.184 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business
    705 Graduates
  • Journalism
    556 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    526 Graduates
  • Biology
    271 Graduates
  • Psychology
    271 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    268 Graduates
  • Nursing
    198 Graduates
  • Communications
    183 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    146 Graduates
  • Hotel and Resort Management
    135 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
26,027Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 101 responses
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  • Very social, yet studious.
    43%
  • Varied, yet divided
    21%
  • White
    14%
  • School Spirited
    8%
  • Too much or no individuality
    6%
  • Unfortunately, majoritally white
    4%
  • Dedicated
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
62%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.235 responses
Poll
61%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.281 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 124 responses
Report
  • MIZ-ZOU
    69%
  • What you make of it
    10%
  • Spirited
    7%
  • Boring if you aren't a part of greek life
    6%
  • You're just a number unless your a minority
    5%
  • Very interesting
    2%
  • UM-SL
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
69%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.119 responses
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University of Missouri Reviews

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I really enjoy going to school here at Mizzou. The academics are great with very accredited schools like nursing and journalism. I enjoy the beautiful campus and facilities, especially the library and the rec center. I also work at the university Hospital and overall, the attitude at university of Missouri is education and they are dedicated to that in all affiliations. The teachers are passionate about their subjects and very knowledgeable. My only complaint would be the lack of diversity and safety concerns. As a female, I feel unsafe at night walking to my car. However, with proper precautions it is not inhibiting to normal activities. Overall, student experience is good and education is quality!
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The University of Missouri is a "big" university that still manages to feel a bit small. I can be anywhere on campus within 20 minutes, even though my dorm is the farthest dorm away from everything. My favorite place to study in on the second floor of the student center next to the fireplace. It's quieter than the first floor is, but life is still going on below you, so it's not silent. The food in the dining halls is great and at any given point of the day there is almost always one dining hall open somewhere. Supposedly the food they serve in the places inside the student center is also good, but I haven't gotten a chance to try any of it yet. The Mizzou After Dark events are great, and there's at least one a month to go to. Another good thing are the weekly free movies on Wednesdays, and the $1 movies on the weekends; this semester's line up is great! It includes Doctor Strange, The Edge of Seventeen, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Moana, Hidden Figures, and La La Land.
Everywhere you go in Columbia you see students, fans, parents, strangers all wearing those same two colors- black and gold. The amount of school spirit and support that's shown by the community is truly a unique component of Mizzou. Every football game and men's basketball game is packed! There are special clubs on campus that are specifically designed to support the varsity sports, there are intramural teams to join, and we have some truly amazing athletes on campus. Including the adapted sports like Wheelchair Basketball. Sports can become a part of the college experience for anyone at Mizzou.