Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002516
- Phone: (816) 271-4200
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
80.73%FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
116FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,485Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Missouri – Columbia
4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO
The University of Missouri (MU), known by students, faculty and locals as "Mizzou," is located in one of America's best college towns: Columbia, Missouri. Mizzou offers more than 280 degrees and many academic programs that are highly ranked including writing, journalism, family and community medicine, and dispute resolution. MU has 40 degrees that may be completed online.
The faculty at MU includes many award-winning scientists and scholars. MU is Missouri's largest public research university and is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System.
The campus of MU is considered to be one of the most beautiful, and its 1,372-acres full of many varieties of trees and plants has been designated a botanic garden.
History
The University of Missouri was founded in 1839. Located in Columbia, Missouri, it was the first state university in the Louisiana Purchase territory, and the first public university west of the Mississippi River.
Academics
The University of Missouri follows the semester-format academic calendar, with fall and spring semesters and shorter summer sessions.
The UM offers more than 200 degree programs through its 19 colleges and schools, including:
Colleges and Schools
- College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- School of Natural Resources
- College of Arts and Science
- School of Music
- Trulaske College of Business
- School of Accountancy
- College of Education
- School of Information Science and Learning Technologies
- College of Engineering
- Graduate School
- Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs
- School of Health Professions
- College of Human Environmental Sciences
- School of Social
- School of Journalism
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Sinclair School of Nursing
- College of Veterinary Medicine
Student Life
There are many services and amenities offered to students at Mizzou including academic advising and career resources, as well as many venues for dining, shopping, meeting, studying, and socializing on campus. There are many historic and beautiful buildings on campus, and the University Club is a popular choice for fine dining, special events, weddings, meetings, and more. The Department of Student Life offers many resources and lists of things to do at Mizzou, from guest lectures to learning how to rock climb.
There is campus housing available and residential life is very social at MU. The online portal "MyZou" has a campus housing tab that offers more information about student housing options.
Athletics
Black and Gold are the colors of the Mizzou, or Missouri, "Tigers" athletics teams of the University of Missouri. The Tigers compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming & Diving
- Track & Field
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
Columbia, Missouri has been named by several publications as one of the best places to live in America for the exceptional quality of life it offers. For MU students, there is much to do on and off campus, from MU Tiger athletic games to musical performances from the School of Music, or productions from the Department of Theatre, and shopping in town. There are many museums and art galleries on and off campus, including exhibits at the State Historical Society of Missouri.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students University of Missouri – Columbia accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Missouri – Columbia is about 30,000, with undergraduate students making up about 75% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $17,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $55 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State Tuition: $9,100-$11,000
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $27,000-$32,390
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $300-$360 per unit
- Out-of-State: $900-$1,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 85% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 73% | $10,108 |
Receiving Student Loans | 44% | $7,779 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Missouri – Columbia may offer services like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Missouri – Columbia is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southeastern Conference)
- Basketball (Southeastern Conference)
- Track and Field (Southeastern Conference)
- Football (Southeastern Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Missouri – Columbia by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B, D, M)
- Agriculture (B)
- Food Science (B, D, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, C, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B, D)
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology (D, M)
- Neuroscience (C, D, M)
- Genetics (D)
- Pharmacology (D)
- Physiology (M)
- Exercise Physiology (D)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B, C, D, M)
- Hotel and Hospitality Management (B)
- Taxation (C)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (C)
- Ecommerce (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B, D, M)
- Communications (B, D, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D, M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, D, M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Secondary Education (B)
- Special Education (B, D, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- Middle School Teacher (B)
- Education (B, C)
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D)
- Industrial Engineering (B, M)
- Engineering (M)
- Nuclear Engineering (D, M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Linguistics (B)
- German Language and Literature (B, M)
- Russian Language and Literature (B, M)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, D, M)
- Veterinary Medicine (D)
- Medicine (D)
- Physical Therapy (B, D)
- Public Health (B, C, M)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, M)
- Occupational Therapy (M)
- Healthcare Administration (M)
- Health Informatics (C, D, M)
- Ultrasound Technician (M)
- Adult Health Nurse
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (C)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental and Wildlife Management (B, D, M)
- Forestry (B, D)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Religious Studies (B, M)
Physical Sciences
- Meteorology (B, D)
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Geology (B, D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, C)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (C, D, M)
- Social Work (B, C, D, M)
- Public Policy (C)
- Community Organization and Advocacy
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (M)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, C, D, M)
- Sociology (B, C, D, M)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Geography (B, C, M)
- Archaeology (B, D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B, M)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, D, M)
- Music Management (C)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Missouri – Columbia.
- Lincoln University - Jefferson City in Lexington, MO (28 miles away)
- Missouri University of Science and Technology in Kansas City, MO (75 miles away)
- University of Central Missouri in Fayette, MO (76 miles away)
- Truman State University in Neosho, MO (87 miles away)
- University of Missouri - St Louis in Rolla, MO (109 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002516
- Phone: (816) 271-4200
- School Homepage