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University of Missouri-Columbia

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78%

Acceptance Rate

23,929

Total Students

$36k

Sticker Price

75%

Grad Rate

$63k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

78%

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Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

78% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1150–1330

ACT Range23–30

GPA Avg3.5

groups23,929 students enrolled

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$36,056

Net Price

Not reported

$20,500Avg Debt

≈ $171/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$63,403/yr

Debt-to-income ratio32% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate75%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate93%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$63k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

17:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

23.9k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#102

US News

Top 150

#111

Forbes

Top 150

Deal Score79

Good Value

diversity_120% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance20% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, MO. With approximately 23,929 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

79.21

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

17:1

Test Score Ranges

1240

SAT

3.5

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$36,056

Room & Board$13,700

Avg Grad Debt$20,500

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"University of Missouri-Columbia offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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University of Missouri-Columbia
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Funding

Federal + Private

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Research Centers

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