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.
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).
| In-Sate | Out-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 |
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.
| Missouri Residents | Out-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 | |
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 | Missouri Medical Schools | All Medical Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | 3.84 | 3.825 | 3.825 |
| MCAT Scores | 511 | 512.5 | 512.9 |
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.
| Number of Students / Percentage | |
|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,677 |
| Interview Invited | 423 |
| Enrolled (First-year Students) | 136 |
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 72 |
| Acceptance Rate | 3.70% |
| Interview Invitation Rate | 11.50% |
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%).
| Year | First Year Enrollment | Total Enrollment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | |
| 2021-2022 | 128 | 56 | 72 | 497 | 234 | 263 |
| 2022-2023 | 128 | 53 | 75 | 514 | 234 | 280 |
| 2023-2024 | 128 | 45 | 83 | 527 | 222 | 305 |
| 2024-2025 | 128 | 48 | 80 | 533 | 211 | 322 |
| 2025-2026 | 136 | 63 | 72 | 555 | 229 | 325 |