| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Tigers |
| Nicknames: | Mizzou, MU |
The MU College of Education's mission is to "Educate Missouri, Our Nation, Our World," by engaging in the enterprises of teaching, research, service, and economic development. MU's College of Education prepares lifelong educators and professionals to provide the necessary foundation for truly educated citizens and to unravel today's complex societal problems.
The University of Missouri (also known as the University of Missouri–Columbia, Mizzou, or MU) is a public land-grant and research university in Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 1839, it was the first public university west of the Mississippi River and is the flagship of the University of Missouri System. MU is Missouri's largest university with a current enrollment of over 28,000 students who come from every county in Missouri, every state in the nation, and more than 100 foreign countries. The University offers more than 270 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through 20 schools and colleges and is one of only six public universities in the United States with schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, and law all on one campus. Also widely known are its programs in journalism (the world's first, founded in 1908), agriculture, and life sciences. It is one of only 34 public universities in the United States—and the only public institution in Missouri—to be an elected member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. More than 244,000 alumni are living worldwide, with half continuing to reside in Missouri.
In 1839, the Missouri legislature passed the Geyer Act to establish funds for a state university. It would be the first public university west of the Mississippi River. The year of its founding, the citizens of Columbia and Boone County pledged $117,921 in cash and land to beat out five other central Missouri counties for the location of the state university. The land on which the University was eventually constructed was just south of Columbia's downtown and owned by James S. Rollins, who is known as the "Father of the University." It was the first public university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase and was designed in part upon Jefferson's original plans for the University of Virginia. Jefferson's original tombstone was given to Mizzou by his heirs in July 1883.
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 24% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Big Twelve Conference) Basketball (Big Twelve Conference) Baseball (Big Twelve Conference) Track (Big Twelve Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 6,960 | $ 16,086 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 6,062 | $ 15,187 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 898 | $ 898 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,127 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,264 | 19% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,537 | 50% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,669 | 47% | |
Any Aid: |
79% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 83% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 17% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 540 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 660, Math: 650 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 22, Math: 21 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 29, Math: 27 |
| Application Fee: | $ 45.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Recommended |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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My friend wants to go there and she was wondering if the university is diversed or not? Do many Asian-Indians go there? Are there many Indians in the city? oh yeah one more thing! even though it doesn't relate to the question but is University of Missouri-Columbia a party school? Thanks alot in advance!
and please it's nothing racist so don't leave such kind of comments!
12 months ago
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Mizzou is a fairly typical midwestern university---it's right in the middle of the state---so it won't be as diverse as a UCLA or any big city university. But yes, there are students from all parts of the country there as well as about 1400 international students from over 100 countries.
A friend who is half african-american and half causcian just graduated from there and didn't have any problems making friends. As is more typical of minorities in the midwest, some choose to take part in everything with everybody. Others tend to 'do their own thing' ---which is not to say they aren't active in sports, student body government, clubs, and other activities.
As far as being a 'party school', that isn't what it is known for. It has a very high graduation rate and good academic standing. However, there's NO campus anywhere in this country that you can't find a good party if you want one. Mizzou is no different. There are Frat parties like everywhere else as well as in the dorms. It just depends on what you go looking for.
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How reputable is the University of Missouri Kansas City mor UMKC medical school?
13 months ago
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For Missouri it is fine - but it doesn't make the top 40 nationally.
Good Luck!!!
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What is my likelihood of being accepted into University of Missouri - Columbia (details inside)?
I will probably have a 2.7-2.9 G.P.A. when I graduate high school next spring, and I am anticipating a 29-31 on my ACTs. My GPA is on the lower end because I am in a rigorous academic program and am currently taking 3 AP classes. I'm very involved in my school, and have worked hard in respected leadership positions. I also qualify as being in-state because my dad lives down there. My fear is that in my competitive generation with inflated grades I will not be able to get in. I'm not in the top 20% of my class either. Does anyone go there, and can you give me your perspective on the admissions process.
15 months ago
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You will get in! My school does not rank either so my problem was securing scholarships! It will very tough to get scholarships because colleges care a lot bout the ranking thing. I took 5 honor classes and 3 APs.
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My husband wants to study English in college and wants to be an editor. What are the best colleges?
He just decided he wants to be an editor. I'm not sure whether he wants to be a book editor or work for a newspaper or what. What should he focus on in English? I know there are a few tracks he could go for such as Creative Writing, Literature and so on. Also what are some of the best colleges for English programs in the US? I'm not thinking Ivy League here.
16 months ago
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University of Missouri- Columbia one of the best journalism/writing program - non Ivy
Ol Miss - has produced many great writers
and so on - as there are a lot of good schools -
No matter of what type of editor he wants to be - he will need a fair amount of technical writing and creative writing - he can develop good editing skills through with the schools newspaper of working in a writing lab
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Whic is the best, University of Utah,Missouri-Columbia, Tulsa, Alabama, or West Virginia University?
I have applied to all these universities and want to know what is the best of them I like big cities and if the university hase many students, also I will be majering in Chemical Engineering.
I appreciate if anyone has information about these universities to share.
the list of the deteals is from usnews.com
I couldn't get the rate for some of them.
University of Missouri–Columbia
National Universities, 88
Engineering program rank:97
Undergraduate student body:21,375
University of Utah
National Universities, 120
Engineering program rank:60
Undergraduate student body: 22,661
West Virginia University
Undergraduate student body:19,510
University of Alabama
Undergraduate student body:17,550
National Universities, 88
University of Tulsa
Undergraduate student body:2,796
National Universities, 88
17 months ago
Best Answer
As a Mizzou grad, and associate of many, many engineers from the Mizzou program, I can tell you that University of Missouri-Columbia has an impressive Chemical Engineering program. I have many friends with wonderful jobs from their ChemE degrees.
And Columbia is a very cool little city!
But choosing a college is an important decision. It's not whether is the best, it's whether it's the best for YOU! Keep in mind, you will be living, thinking, creating new relationships, etc there, so find the environment and philosophy that is going to work best for you.
Good Luck
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I know the deadline is in January but I don't remember the exact date.
31 months ago
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Application deadlines vary depending on the particular program that you are applying to.
If you go to this site you can click on the program you are interested in and it will give you the specific application deadline:
http://gradschool.missouri.edu/requirements.php
Hope this helps.
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