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College Info
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At a glance
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Official website
missouri.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataPartial catalogue★ Carnegie R1 Doctoral★ Top 500 Global★ AAU Member★ SEC Conference
University of Missouri St
The University of Missouri is a public research university located in Columbia, Missouri. It was founded in 1839 and is the flagship institution of the University of Missouri System. The university offers over 300 degree programs across 18 colleges and schools, including the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, the School of Medicine, and the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in agriculture, engineering, and health sciences. It is also home to the Mizzou football team, which has a large and passionate fan base.
Last full enrichment: 17 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
US News & World Report #382 · 2025Times Higher Education #401 · 2025ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #401 · 2025QS World University Rankings #601 · 2025US News & World Report #124 · 2024QS World University Rankings #137 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 1,500 acres
The University of Missouri offers a vibrant urban experience on a sprawling 1,500-acre campus, blending academic rigor with a sporty, residential, and internationally diverse community.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
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Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
With an 87% placement rate, graduates from the University of Missouri are well-prepared for their careers, though specific starting salary data is not available.
Top Recruiters
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Student Life
29,000 students (2,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 1,500 acres
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Home to 29,000 students, the university fosters a lively atmosphere with a strong emphasis on campus life, sports, and a large, interconnected community.
MU LibrariesFaurot FieldResearch CentersStudent HousingDining Services
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 88%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
The university maintains an 88% acceptance rate, with the best time to apply being December to March for Fall admission, though rolling deadlines vary by school.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 88%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.7, p25=3.7, p75=3.7 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school