University of Missouri Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) is a public research university in Columbia, Missouri, with about 23,929 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.47% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,403 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,837
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,268 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.47% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 23,929 96.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 20.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 17.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 78.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1247
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 25,628
- Applicants (IPEDS): 21,669
- Room & Board: $13,700 annual estimate
University of Missouri-Columbia: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Missouri-Columbia, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Missouri-Columbia?
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO (ZIP 65211).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Missouri-Columbia public or private?
University of Missouri-Columbia is a Public institution.
How much does University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
Published tuition: $14,837 in-state, $36,056 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $20,268.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,841 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,378 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,722 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,762 |
| $110,001+ | $26,304 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,348.
How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-Columbia?
Admission rate: 78.47%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1247 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Missouri-Columbia?
Total enrollment: 23,929 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 25,628 students.
Graduate enrollment: 7,094 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia?
150%-time completion rate: 74.94%.
First-year retention: 92.7%.
What do graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia earn?
Median earnings: $52,756 six years after entry; $63,403 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
20.07% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Missouri-Columbia known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other (1,343 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (1,026 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (502 completions)
- Journalism (484 completions)
- Psychology, General (352 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (335 completions)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other (329 completions)
- Information Technology (315 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (267 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (218 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Missouri-Columbia a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.47%; completion rate 74.94%; median earnings $63,403 at 10 years; net price $20,268. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,837
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia was $14,837.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,268
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Missouri-Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,268.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,072 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,268 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$59,348 4-Year In-State Tuition
$144,224 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,700 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$950 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$29,487 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$117,948 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Missouri-Columbia.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.07% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Missouri-Columbia was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Missouri-Columbia in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,415 | $23,764 | $16,940 |
| 2014 | $9,433 | $24,460 | $17,238 |
| 2015 | $9,509 | $25,166 | $16,902 |
| 2016 | $9,518 | $25,892 | $17,157 |
| 2017 | $9,787 | $26,506 | $18,602 |
| 2018 | $9,972 | $27,042 | $18,480 |
| 2019 | $10,477 | $28,348 | $16,001 |
| 2020 | $10,723 | $29,005 | $16,559 |
| 2021 | $11,475 | $30,450 | $17,899 |
| 2022 | $11,981 | $31,970 | $19,979 |
| 2023 | $14,130 | $34,338 | $19,889 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.47% Acceptance Rate
21,669 Total Applicants
16,690 Students Admitted
5,139 First-Time Students Enrolled
30.79% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1247
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Missouri-Columbia reported total enrollment of about 23,929 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (79.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.2%), and Black or African American (4.8%). About 20.07% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Missouri-Columbia in 2024 is 23,929 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 25,628 students. Graduate enrollment is about 7,094 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
92.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 79.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.67% 100% Completion Time
74.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.67% of students graduating from University of Missouri-Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other: 28% male / 72% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 67% male / 33% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 23% male / 77% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Missouri-Columbia.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$63,403 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
682.06% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Missouri-Columbia.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 157 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other: 1,343 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 1,026 completions
3. Health Professions and Related Programs: 502 completions
4. Journalism: 484 completions
5. Psychology, General: 352 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 335 completions
7. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 329 completions
8. Information Technology: 315 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 267 completions
Most popular programs at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Missouri-Columbia graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Missouri-Columbia from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,563
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,675
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, MO, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, General, Health Professions and Related Programs. Enrollment is approximately 23,929 students. Student body composition includes White (79.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.2%), Black or African American (4.8%). The admission rate is 78.47%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1247. The 150%-time completion rate is 74.94%. Approximately 20.07% of students receive Pell Grants. About 20.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Columbia, MO 65211
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 157 distinct degree programs, University of Missouri-Columbia provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mizzou located?
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO. The institution is also known as Mizzou.
What is Mizzou's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) is 78.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 21,669 applicants and 16,690 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Mizzou cost?
Reported tuition is $14,837 and average net price is $20,268 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,700 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mizzou?
University of Missouri-Columbia reports undergraduate enrollment of about 25,628 students, White (79.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mizzou?
About 20.1% of students at University of Missouri-Columbia are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Missouri-Columbia?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Missouri-Columbia reports midpoint SAT about 1247 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia earn?
Median earnings are $52,756 six years after entry and $63,403 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Missouri-Columbia students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is University of Missouri-Columbia public or private?
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, MO.
Is University of Missouri-Columbia an HBCU?
No. University of Missouri-Columbia is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Missouri-Columbia a tribal college?
No. University of Missouri-Columbia is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- University of Missouri-Columbia vs Missouri State University-Springfield vs University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Columbia, Missouri city profile
- Plains regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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- University of Missouri-Columbia vs Missouri State University-Springfield vs University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Columbia, Missouri city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Missouri
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.