Acceptance rate
78.5%
University of Missouri-Columbia
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Located in Columbia, Missouri, this public university enrolls about 31,300 students and accepts roughly 79% of applicants. It's a moderately selective school where middle-50% test scores range from 1150–1330 on the SAT. Business and marketing degrees represent the largest share of degrees awarded at 18%, and graduates earn a median of $63,403 ten years after entry.
Enrollment
31,304
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
75%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1150 – 1330
ACT (composite)
23 – 30
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$13,841
family income
$30–48k
$13,378
family income
$48–75k
$13,722
family income
$75–110k
$19,762
family income
$110k+
$26,304
family income
20% receive Pell grants
35% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields University of Missouri-Columbia graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
17.9%
Ethnic & Cultural Studies
16.1%
Health Professions
11.1%
Communications
7.3%
Social Sciences
5.7%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$63,403
Earnings (6 yr)
$52,756
Completion
75%
Retention
93%
Median debt
$20,500
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia?
University of Missouri-Columbia has an acceptance rate of 78.5%, making it relatively accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-Columbia?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1330 on the SAT. The ACT range is 23–30.
How much does University of Missouri-Columbia actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $13,841 per year, rising to $26,304 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into University of Missouri-Columbia?
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