University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, also known as MU School of Medicine - Columbia, is located in Columbia, MO, founded in 1845.

The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is $49,786 for Missouri residents and $97,328 for others for the academic year 2025-2026.

Of the 3,677 applicants, 136 were matriculated, and the acceptance rate is 3.70% at MU School of Medicine - Columbia. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.84 and the average MCAT score is 511.

2026 MU School of Medicine - Columbia M.D. Tuition & Fees

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of MU School of Medicine - Columbia is $49,786 for Missouri residents and $97,328 for others for the academic year 2025-2026.

The total cost of four years of M.D. degree program at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is $264,191 for Missouri residents and $428,829 for non-residents. It is based on the official school's tuition data (see the school's bursar page for details).

2027 M.D. Program Tuition & Fees at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
In-SateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$49,786$97,328
Living Costs$26,833
Books & Supplies$931
Personal Expenses$3,663
Costs of Attendance (COA)$81,213$128,755

Health Professions and General Program Costs

The tuition & fees of Veterinary Medicine program is $79,397. This cost is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.

For major programs other than medical school program at University of Missouri-Columbia, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,837 for Missouri residents and $36,056 for others. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $13,681 for Missouri residents and $32,581 for others.

The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $17,258 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $17,258 when a student lives off-campus.

University of Missouri-Columbia General Programs Tuition & Fees
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Other Health care professions Tuition
Veterinary Medicine $36,184$79,397
Other Health Professions
General College Cost
Undergraduate Programs$14,837$36,056
Graduate Programs$13,681$32,581
Living Costs (room, board, and personal expenses)
On-Campus$17,258
Off-Campus$17,258

GPA and MCAT Scores

The average GPA from enrolled students at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 3.84 and the average MCAT score is 511. Its GPA is higher than average GPA of all medical schools as well as Missouri medical schools.

The MCAT score of University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is lower than the average MCAT of other medical schools.

MU School of Medicine - Columbia Average GAP and MCAT scores
MU School of Medicine - ColumbiaMissouri Medical SchoolsAll Medical Schools
GPA3.843.8253.825
MCAT Scores511512.5512.9

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2025-2026, total 3,677 students applied to MU School of Medicine - Columbia and 136 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 3.70%.

423 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 11.50%.

Of the 136 matriculants, 46.3% are male and 52.9% are female. By legal residency, 85.3% of matriculants are Missouri residents and 14.7% are out-of-state residents.

MU School of Medicine - Columbia Admission Stats
Number of Students / Percentage
Applicants3,677
Interview Invited423
Enrolled (First-year Students)136
Men63
Women72
Acceptance Rate3.70%
Interview Invitation Rate11.50%

Enrollment and Student Body

The current enrollment at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 555 students in total. In the first year class, 136 students enrolled. The male to female ratio is 229 men (41.3%) and 325 women (58.6%).

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