University of Missouri-Columbia, MO
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Missouri-Columbia Rankings
Affordability64
Selectivity59
Retention71
Graduation47
Earnings49
Diversity27
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Missouri-Columbia
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism11%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education4%
Engineering8%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Missouri-Columbia
78%
Admission Rate
590
Median SAT Math
600
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Missouri-Columbia
$10K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Missouri-Columbia
40%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
70%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 37% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 65% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 70% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 56% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Missouri-Columbia
87%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 46% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 69% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 66% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 53% | 36% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 36% | 34% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 80% | 35% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 68% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 58% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 66% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Missouri-Columbia
95%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Missouri-Columbia
22,030
Undergraduates
82%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
7,359
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 15% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 36% | 20% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Missouri-Columbia, MO
Stephens College
1 miles, NE
Columbia College
1 miles, N
Paul Mitchell the School-Missouri Columbia
2 miles, NE
Columbia Area Career Center
3 miles, S