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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
3.5Very Good
77%
Open Admissions
76%
Graduation
About University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public four-year institution located in Columbia, Missouri. With an enrollment of approximately 23,118 undergraduate students, it is a large institution. With an acceptance rate of 77%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate stands at a strong 76%. Graduates earn a median salary of $63,403 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,889 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
77%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
76%
Enrollment
23,118
Total students
Median Earnings
$63,403
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$14,130
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,338
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,889
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
23 – 29
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
570
Median
615
75th
660
200800
ACT Composite
25th
23
Median
27
75th
29
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$34,338/yr
In-State Tuition$14,130/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,889/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$79,556
10-Year Earnings
$634,030
ROI Multiple
8.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Missouri-Columbia
Student Outcomes
76%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$63k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
23,118
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
