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University of Missouri-Columbia
Explore admissions details for University of Missouri-Columbia, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution in Columbia, MO. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of Missouri-Columbia is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 77%. Reported student size is about 23,118, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of Missouri-Columbia is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of Missouri-Columbia should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
77%
Average SAT
1,247
Average ACT
27
Student Size
23,118
In-State Tuition
$14,130
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,338
University of Missouri-Columbia Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of Missouri-Columbia sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average SAT shown here is 1,247, and the midpoint ACT composite is 27. Graduation rate is 76%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of Missouri-Columbia, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
77%
Graduation Rate
76%
SAT Average
1,247
ACT Composite
27
SAT Reading
625
SAT Math
615
Graduation Rate
76%
Control
Public
University of Missouri-Columbia Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of Missouri-Columbia reports in-state tuition of $14,130 and out-of-state tuition of $34,338. Average net price is $19,889, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $28,948 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $20,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of Missouri-Columbia cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$14,130
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,338
Average Net Price
$19,889
Attendance Cost
$28,948
Average Net Price
$19,889
Cost of Attendance
$28,948
Median Debt
$20,500
University of Missouri-Columbia Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of Missouri-Columbia enrolls about 23,118 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,403.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of Missouri-Columbia profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
23,118
Median Earnings
$63,403
University of Missouri-Columbia GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.60 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.95 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of Missouri-Columbia. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of Missouri-Columbia looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of Missouri-Columbia is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
How to Apply to University of Missouri-Columbia Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of Missouri-Columbia belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of Missouri-Columbia with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia?
University of Missouri-Columbia currently shows an acceptance rate of 77% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of Missouri-Columbia?
University of Missouri-Columbia is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for University of Missouri-Columbia?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.60 to 2.95 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
University of Missouri-Columbia reports in-state tuition of $14,130, out-of-state tuition of $34,338, and an average net price of $19,889.
What test scores are shown for University of Missouri-Columbia?
University of Missouri-Columbia shows an average SAT of 1,247 and an ACT composite midpoint of 27.
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