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University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, MO·Public·~78% acceptance

Located in Columbia, MO, University of Missouri-Columbia is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $20,268 per year. About 76% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $63,403 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$20,268/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $31,713
Aid cuts ~$11,445/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.44–3.94
SAT (middle 50%)1150–1330
ACT (middle 50%)23–30
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
76%
graduation rate
93%
freshman retention
$52,756
median earnings, 6yr
$63,403
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Missouri-Columbia reads an application

What University of Missouri-Columbia values

Very important
Grades (GPA)Class rankTest scores
Also considered
Course rigorApplication essaysRecommendationsTalent / ability

From University of Missouri-Columbia’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Missouri-Columbia requires

Required
Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankTest scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Missouri-Columbia requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Missouri-Columbia's acceptance rate?
University of Missouri-Columbia admits about 78% of applicants.
How much does University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
At University of Missouri-Columbia, the average net price after aid is about $20,268 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $31,713 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Missouri-Columbia?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1150–1330 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT.
What are University of Missouri-Columbia's application deadlines?
University of Missouri-Columbia's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Missouri-Columbia value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Missouri-Columbia rates Grades (GPA), Class rank, and Test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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