University of Missouri-Columbia Admission
Application Fee
$55
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
77.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
31.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,983
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 20,303 students have applied and 16,065 students have allowed to admit to University of Missouri-Columbia (Acceptance rate: 79.13%). Mizzou's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 31.02 % where 4,983 students have finally enrolled out of 16,065 admitted students.
Mizzou acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as North Carolina State University at Raleigh and Texas A & M University-College Station, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 59.50%).
Mizzou enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 27.10%).
How to Apply to University of Missouri-Columbia
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Mizzou. Mizzou offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://admissions.missouri.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.missouri.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.missouri.edu/cost-of-attendance/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://veterans.missouri.edu/ |
| Disability Service | https://disabilitycenter.missouri.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Mizzou and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Missouri-Columbia is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Missouri-Columbia is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,310). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | 1,230 | 26 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,310 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri | 1,164 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Missouri-Columbia, 453 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 620 | 670 |
| Total | 1,140 | 1,240 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Missouri-Columbia, 3,427 students submitted ACT scores (69% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Missouri. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Mizzou Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Missouri-Columbia. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |