University of Missouri at ColumbiaSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$10,477
Avg in-state tuition
$28,348
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Missouri at Columbia
The University of Missouri at Columbia is a large public university located on an urban campus in Columbia, Missouri. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,014, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 82 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 71%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,477, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $28,348.
$10,477
Avg in-state tuition
$28,348
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
81% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
71% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1120-1340
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1120-1340
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards30k
Number of Students Enrolled
32%
Online Student Enrollment
17:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
75%
Black
7%
Hispanic
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
3%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
55%
Socio-economic diversity
26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
27%
State Grant Aid
36%
Institution Grant Aid
77%
Pell Grant
26%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.