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University of Missouri-Columbia: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Missouri-Columbia admits about 78.5% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1150–1330 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 23–29 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 78.5%
SAT range 1150-1330
Net price $21,142
Graduation rate 76.6%

University of Missouri-Columbia At a Glance

LocationColumbia, Missouri
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment23,929
Acceptance Rate78.5%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)580-670
SAT Range (Math)570-660
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1150-1330
Average SAT (Combined)1247
ACT Range23-30
Average Net Price$21,142/yr
Tuition (In-State)$15,548/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$37,820/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate76.6%
Full-Time Retention Rate92.7%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$69,958
Median Debt at Completion$18,743

How University of Missouri-Columbia Compares

University of Missouri-Columbia is more selective than about 50% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 23,929 students, it is larger than about 73% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO — 91% acceptance West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA — 78% acceptance Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN — 78% acceptance University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK — 78% acceptance University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO — 78% acceptance Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ — 79% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Missouri-Columbia's acceptance rate?

University of Missouri-Columbia's acceptance rate is about 78.5%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Missouri-Columbia?

Admitted students at University of Missouri-Columbia typically report a combined SAT score between 1150 and 1330 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Missouri-Columbia require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Missouri-Columbia's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Missouri-Columbia?

The average net price reported for University of Missouri-Columbia is $21,142 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Missouri-Columbia's official site.