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University of Missouri - Columbia (Mizzou)
- 105 Jesse Hall
- Columbia, MO 65211
- OPEID College Code: 00251600
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- General Phone: (573) 882-2121
- Chancellor: Dr. Brady J. Deaton
- Website: www.missouri.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 28,405
- College Alias: Mizzou, MU

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Mizzou Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.missouri.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,009 | 7,093 | 13,102 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,584 (76%) | 5,644 (80%) | 10,228 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 2,253 (49%) | 2,585 (46%) | 4,838 (47%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 716 | 15% |
| ACT ® Exam | 4,599 | 95% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 29 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Mizzou Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 14% | 17% | 64% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,340 | $4,044 | $2,421 | $4,293 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 108 | 107 | 84 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,525 | 4,415 | 4,088 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,603 | $7,308 | $6,960 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,549 | $16,890 | $16,086 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $950 | $920 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,170 | $7,000 | $6,540 |
| Other Expenses | $2,860 | $2,772 | $2,680 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,613 | $18,030 | $17,100 |
| Out of State | $28,559 | $27,612 | $26,226 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,583 | $8,258 | $7,880 |
| Out of State | $18,529 | $17,840 | $17,006 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,583 | $8,258 | $7,880 |
| Out of State | $18,529 | $17,840 | $17,006 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $23,012 | $46,433 |
| Veterinary School | $16,862 | $31,812 |
| Law School | $14,824 | $28,306 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,405 Undergraduate: 21,586 Graduate: 5,708 Professional: 1,111
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,194 Female: 15,211
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,378 Female: 11,208
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,263 Female: 3,445
- Professional Gender Male: 553 Female: 558
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 24,097 Part-Time: 4,308
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 20,284 Part-Time: 1,302
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,718 Part-Time: 2,990
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,095 Part-Time: 16
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,453 | 5% |
| American Indian | 167 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,586 | 6% |
| Asian | 731 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 503 | 2% |
| White | 22,955 | 81% |
| Unknown | 1,010 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 102 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,617 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 8,725 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 5,299 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,616 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,120 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 695 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 798 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 417 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.03% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 16,314 | 11,675 | 4,639 |
| Faculty Status | 4,200 | 3,033 | 1,167 |
| Tenured Faculty | 915 | 894 | 21 |
| Graduate Assistants | 2,185 | - | 2,185 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 4,149 | 2,983 | 1,166 |
| Primarily Instruction | 2,390 | 1,622 | 768 |
| Primarily Research | 614 | 497 | 117 |
| Primarily Public Service | 491 | 425 | 66 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 791 | 751 | 40 |
| Other Professionals | 3,742 | 2,538 | 1,204 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 7,632 | 5,403 | 2,229 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3,160 | 2,570 | 590 |
| Skilled Crafts | 516 | 495 | 21 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2,094 | 1,148 | 946 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,158 (896) | $79,038 (564) | $65,868 (332) |
| Professor | $102,145 (260) | $104,573 (198) | $94,391 (62) |
| Associate Professor | $71,089 (274) | $73,417 (169) | $67,342 (105) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,479 (311) | $60,163 (172) | $56,394 (139) |
| Instructor | $42,269 (33) | $42,035 (12) | $42,403 (21) |
| Lecturer | $51,048 (2) | - (-) | $51,048 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,690 (396) | $86,367 (227) | $61,348 (169) |
| Professor | $129,144 (86) | $131,098 (72) | $119,092 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $85,803 (79) | $87,533 (51) | $82,654 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,529 (96) | $71,489 (46) | $67,725 (50) |
| Instructor | $45,926 (59) | $48,322 (18) | $44,874 (41) |
| Lecturer | $34,471 (44) | $39,105 (21) | $30,239 (23) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,410 (1,292) | $76,636 (791) | $60,581 (501) |
| Professor | $103,020 (346) | $105,290 (270) | $94,953 (76) |
| Associate Professor | $70,891 (353) | $73,000 (220) | $67,402 (133) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,104 (407) | $59,811 (218) | $56,134 (189) |
| Instructor | $39,260 (92) | $40,537 (30) | $38,642 (62) |
| Lecturer | $29,197 (46) | $31,996 (21) | $26,846 (25) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,114,483 | $3,316,485 | $2,797,998 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 547 | 343 | 204 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 515 | 327 | 188 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 125 | 67 | 58 |
| Football | 134 | 134 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Gymnastics | 16 | - | 16 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 64 | 31 | 33 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 49 | 49 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $493,095 | $114,974 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $105,218 | $38,270 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 84 | 43 | 41 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Football | 13 | 13 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 67% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 64% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 63% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 58% |
| Asian | 66% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 63% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 64% |
| 6 Years | 67% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 5 |
| Drug Related | 97 | 76 |
| Liquor Related | 120 | 140 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | - |
| Drug Related | 48 | 42 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 13 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 10 |
| Burglary | 25 | 21 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Arson | 3 | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 17 |
| Arson | 1 | 5 |
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