Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

78% of 18,948 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

Not reported

SAT Math

530-650 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

614 average
560-640 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

28 average
22-27 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $26,314
Out-of-state: $43,430

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $9,926
Out-of-state: $27,042

Room and Board

$10,380

Average Percent of Need Met

61%

Average Freshman Award

$12,455

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$27,364

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

1,258

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 19% of classes
10-19 students: 27% of classes
20-29 students: 24% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 8% of classes
Over 100 students: 7% of classes

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Campus Life

Columbia Population

115,276

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

21% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Tiger

Sororities

31% of women participate

Fraternities

24% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

8.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
80.1% Asian
0.2% Black/African-American
4.6% Hispanic/Latino
3.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
2.6% White
0.7% Unknown

International Students

2.5% from 72 countries

First-Year Students Returning

87.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

45.9%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

65%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

21.0%

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	4
Science	3
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	August 1
SAT Only	Recommended	August 1
ACT Only	Recommended	August 1
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Not used if submitted	August 1
SAT Subject Tests Only	Not used if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

 

City, State, Zip

Columbia, MO 65211

Phone

(573) 882-7786

Fax

(573) 882-7887

E-mail

mu4u@missouri.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$55

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

 

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

Specific high school curriculum required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record			X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities				X
Volunteer Work				X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

78% of 18,948 applicants were admitted

Women

78% of 10,935 applicants were admitted

Men

77% of 8,013 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

5,198 (35%) of 14,750 admitted students enrolled

Women

2,991 (35%) of 8,577 admitted students enrolled

Men

2,591 (42%) of 6,173 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

Not reported

3.75 and Above

Not reported

3.50 - 3.74

Not reported

3.25 - 3.49

Not reported

3.00 - 3.24

Not reported

2.50 - 2.99

Not reported

2.00 - 2.49

Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

530-650 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

11%

Score of 600 - 700

35%

Score of 500 - 600

47%

Score of 400 - 500

7%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

614 average
560-640 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

9%

Score of 600 - 700

44%

Score of 500 - 600

42%

Score of 400 - 500

5%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

28 average
22-27 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

21%

Score of 24 - 29

49%

Score of 18 - 23

30%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 30%
Top quarter: 61%
Top half: 90%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $26,314
Out-of-state: $43,430

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $9,926
Out-of-state: $27,042

Room and Board

$10,380

Books and Supplies

$1,232

Other Expenses

$4,776

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

finaidinfo@missouri.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline February 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning December 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002516	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

3,400 (83.0%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

2,308 (67.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,218 (96.1%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

367 (16.5%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

61%

Average Award

$12,455

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,983 (89.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,175

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,386 (62.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,008

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 209 (9.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

957 (23.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,773

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

14,461 (65.3%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

10,634 (73.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

10,300 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

1,448 (14.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

60%

Average Award

$12,070

Need-Based Gift

Received by 8,641 (83.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,146

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 7,164 (69.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,150

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 577 (5.6%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

4,050 (18.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,338

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

52%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$27,364

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

College/university loans, Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Agriculture, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Cheerleading/Drum Major, Memberships

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans, Veterans' Children

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Communication/journalism

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Accountancy, occupational therapy

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

1,258

Part-Time Faculty

68

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

86%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 19% of classes
10-19 students: 27% of classes
20-29 students: 24% of classes
30-39 students: 11% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 8% of classes
Over 100 students: 7% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 28% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

3,187,006

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

1200

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

 

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Laws, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Social Work, Master of Health Sciences, Master of Natural Resources, Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Science, Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Master of Engineering, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Accountancy, Executive Master of Business Administration

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Columbia Population

115,276

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

1,262 acres

Weather

Temperature

18.5 average low in January, 82.8 average high in September

Rain

113 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

3 mile(s) from campus in Columbia

Nearest Train Station

30 mile(s) from campus in Jefferson City

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

21% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

 

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Tiger

School Colors

Black and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

football, sand volleyball, soccer, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, alpha kappa psi professional business fraternity (academic), pre-medical society (academic), alpha phi omega (service), mizzou global medical training (service), um investment group (academic)

Sororities

31% of women participate

Fraternities

24% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus