University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Public · 23,929 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,841 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,378 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,722 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,762 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,304 |
| All incomes (average) | $20,268 |
Sticker tuition: $14,837 in-state, $36,056 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Average SAT
- 1247
- Median ACT
- 27
- Students with Pell grants
- 20%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 75%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $63,403
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Health & Nursing12%
Computer Science7%
Communications & Media7%
Social Sciences5%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Psychology5%
Engineering5%
Agriculture4%
Education3%
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