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The University of Missouri, also known as the University of Missouri–Columbia or Mizzou or MU, is a public land-grant and research university. It was established in 1839. Mizzou is the flagship of the University of Missouri System. The university offers more than 250 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through the following academic divisions:
University of Missouri’s official mascot is Truman the Tiger, and the sports teams are nicknamed the Tigers.
University Of Missouri can be found in Columbia, Missouri (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at University Of Missouri.
The most common majors at the school are in media.
University Of Missouri does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 540 to 650, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way University Of Missouri works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 27,930 students were enrolled in the school.
University Of Missouri student athletes compete in Big Twelve Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Missouri - Columbia
105 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
General Phone: (573) 882-2121
Admissions Phone: (573) 882-7786
Financial Aid Phone: (573) 882-7506
http://www.missouri.edu
University Of Missouri awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 948 | business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 928 | political science, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, general studies, sociology, area studies, anthropology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 733 | curriculum and instruction, agricultural teaching, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, social foundations of education, school counseling, early childhood education, special ed, ... |
| Media | 621 | communication studies |
| Engineering | 379 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, industrial engineering, archeology, nuclear engineering, ... |
| Science | 370 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, atmospheric sciences, physics, geology, bacteriology, physiology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 353 | social work, food and nutrition, family studies, public administration, housing, family resource management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 299 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 194 | registered nursing |
| Medicine | 194 | medicine, veterinary medicine, health professions, veterinary sciences, public health, pharmaceutics and drug design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 164 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Law | 149 | law, legal research |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 146 | agricultural economics, agricultural management, agriculture, food science, agricultural mechanization, agricultural journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 100 | occupational therapy, parks and recreation studies, exercise science, nutrition sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 69 | conservation, forestry |
| Construction Trades | 67 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 59 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Animal Science And Care | 59 | animal science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 57 | audiology and speech pathology, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech |
| Hospitality | 56 | hotel management |
| Art Studies | 48 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 44 | philosophy, religion |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 29 | plant sciences, agronomy, horticultural science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 21 | drama |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | health care administration |
| Music | 20 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Missouri in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,259 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 1,195 | 79 |
| First-professional degree | 288 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 274 | 49 |
| Post-master's certificate | 112 | 10 |
In 2005, University Of Missouri had a total enrollment of 27,930 students (25,285 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 81% |
| Illinois | 8% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
University Of Missouri offers campus housing for 6,019 of its 25,285 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,404 | 10,262 | 83% | 4,718 | 46% |
| Men | 5,622 | 4,598 | 82% | 2,183 | 47% |
| Women | 6,782 | 5,664 | 84% | 2,535 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (573) 882-7786
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,086 |
| Room and board | $ 6,540 |
| Room charge | $ 3,993 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,920 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,680 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Missouri participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 251600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (573) 882-7506
University Of Missouri has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 610 | 180 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 209 | 130 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 922 | 667 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 64 | $120,393 | 13 | $106,027 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 49 | $78,823 | 27 | $81,376 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 49 | $67,474 | 35 | $64,167 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 23 | $46,023 | 45 | $46,387 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 220 | $42,185 | 126 | $40,652 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 49 | $45,295 | 19 | $44,052 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 454 | $60,424 | 265 | $52,331 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 185 | $96,151 | 53 | $84,893 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 165 | $69,188 | 83 | $60,136 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 157 | $55,682 | 125 | $50,386 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $36,474 | 26 | $40,233 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $39,209 | 4 | $40,851 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $41,769 | 3 | $42,333 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 531 | $73,250 | 294 | $58,249 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | short term | 5 | $26,565 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 6 | $26,638 | 3 | $33,903 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Twelve Conference |
| Basketball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Baseball | Big Twelve Conference |
| Track | Big Twelve Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 208 | 159 | 367 |
| Football | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Track | 22 | 29 | 51 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 52 | 116 | 168 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Archeology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Plant Sciences, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Entomology
Genetics, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Missouri Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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