University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
80% admitted · $15,142/yr after aid
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,142
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $69,958
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public college in Columbia, MO with 23,929 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1247 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,142 per year ($15,038 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,958 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 79%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 21,669
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 16,690
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 31%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–670
200800
SAT Math570–660
200800
ACT Composite23–30
136
What University of Missouri-Columbia looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $32,790
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,548
- Out-of-state tuition
- $37,820
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,038
- $30–48k$14,754
- $48–75k$15,464
- $75–110k$18,672
- $110k+$27,755
Get a personal estimate with University of Missouri-Columbia's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $69,958
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,743
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 23,929
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White79%
- Hispanic6%
- Black5%
- Asian3%
University of Missouri-Columbia FAQ
What is University of Missouri-Columbia's acceptance rate?+
University of Missouri-Columbia admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-Columbia?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1247.
What ACT score do you need for University of Missouri-Columbia?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–30.
Is University of Missouri-Columbia test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Missouri-Columbia?+
In Fall 2023, 21,669 students applied to University of Missouri-Columbia and 16,690 were admitted; 5,139 enrolled.
Does University of Missouri-Columbia consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of Missouri-Columbia reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Missouri-Columbia require an essay?+
University of Missouri-Columbia reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Missouri-Columbia cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $32,790 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,142.
What is University of Missouri-Columbia's graduation rate?+
77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 178396 · How we use this data
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