#5 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
#23 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1845, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is a Public school located in Columbia, MO.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is ranked 5th in Expensive Medical School Tuition and 23rd in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
  • The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 509 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
  • The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 3.77 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
  • The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is $88,296 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
  • The acceptance rate* at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 4.74% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
  • Total 527 medical school students have enrolled to University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.

2024 University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is $45,175 for Missouri residents and $88,296 for out-of-state students. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 11.72% compared to the previous year rate (2023). University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine's tuition is 44.27% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 12.7% higher than average tuition of Missouri medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of Missouri-Columbia is $14,130 for Missouri residents and $34,338 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $13,029 for Missouri residents and $31,029 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $14,522 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $9,296.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2024 Tuition & Fees
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Tuition & Fees$45,175$88,296
U.S. Public Medical School Average$39,216$61,203
Missouri Public Medical School Average$40,228$78,322
Living Costs$14,522
Miscellaneous expenses$9,296
Books & Supplies$813
Undergraduate Program$14,130$34,338
Graduate Program$13,029$31,029

4-Year MD Program Total Costs

The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is $264,191 for Missouri residents and $428,829 out-of-state students based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine Year by Year Cost of Attendance
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 44 Years Estimation
Tuition & Fees
Missouri Residents$40,467$40,467$44,661$44,661$170,256
Out-of-State$79,031$79,031$88,416$88,416$334,894
Room & Board / transportation$18,490$18,490$18,490$18,490$73,960
Books & Supplies$767$1,257$944$1,087$4,055
Miscellaneous Expenses$3,980$3,980$3,980$3,980$15,920
COA
Missouri Residents$63,704$64,194$68,075$68,218$264,191
Out-of-State$102,268$102,758$111,830$111,973$428,829

MCAT & GPA Scores

The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 509. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.77 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2024 MCAT and GPA
2024
MCAT - University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine509
U.S. Medical Schools512
Missouri Medical Schools513
GPA - University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine3.77
U.S. Medical Schools3.77
Missouri Medical Schools3.84

Acceptance Rate & Yield

The 2024 acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine is 4.74% where 2,699 applicants have applied to and 128 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at MU School of Medicine - Columbia is higher (easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2024 Acceptance Rate and Yield
TotalResidencyGender
MissouriOther StateMenWomen
Applicants2,699 548
(20.3%)
2,151
(79.7%)
1,293
(47.9%)
1,398
(51.8%)
Enrolled128 107
(83.6%)
21
(16.4%)
45
(35.2%)
83
(64.8%)
Acceptance Rate4.74% 19.52% 0.98% 3.48% 5.93%
U.S. Medical Schools3.97% 11.88% 1.26% 3.93% 4.02%
Missouri Medical Schools4.26% 15.52% 2.09% 3.28% 5.23%

New Students and Total Enrollment

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 128 first-time students have enrolled in University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.By residency, 83.6% of new students is Missouri residents and 16.4% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 64.8% of enrolled students is women and 35.2% is men students.
A total of 527 students have enrolled to University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. By gender, there are 222 male and 305 female students at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
2024 Student Population at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
2024
Total Enrollment527
Men Students222
Women Students305
First-time Students128