Mizzou Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 78.47%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1230. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $14,837
- Out-of-State Tuition: $36,056
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Mizzou:
- Total Enrollment: 31,543, including 3,557 online students
- 24,449 Undergraduate, 7,094 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.8% men, 56.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 75%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 93%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 335 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 114 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 141 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Mizzou Overview
University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) is a four-year, public school located in Columbia, MO. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The Mizzou's tuition & fees is $14,837 for Missouri residents and $36,056 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,965.
The school has a total enrollment of 31,543 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Mizzou's acceptance rate is 78.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.98%. The median SAT score is 1230 and the ACT score is 26.
Mizzou ranked 86th in National Universities and 3rd in Missouri Colleges rankings. University of Missouri-Columbia is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Missouri-Columbia is $14,837 for in-state students and $36,056 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,681 for in-state students and $32,581 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,579 for Missouri residents and $37,860 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,366 for Missouri residents and $34,211 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,837 | $36,056 |
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| Graduate | $13,681 | $32,581 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,579 | $37,860 |
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| Graduate | $14,366 | $34,211 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Missouri-Columbia offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Mizzou
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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