PublicUrbanUniversity of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, Missouri 65211
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — major research university
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution in Columbia with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1247, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 23.1K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,403 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,889.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Early years In 1839, the Missouri Legislature passed the Geyer Act to establish funds for a state university.
- •It was the first public university west of the Mississippi River.
- •" As the first public university in the Louisiana Purchase, the school was shaped by Thomas Jefferson's ideas about public education.
- •In 1862, the American Civil War forced the university to close for much of the year.
- •In 1890, the university's newly formed football team took the name the "Tigers" after the Civil War militia.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1247
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Programs (323)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
175
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MO state average + city premium