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Public university

University of Missouri, Columbia

Columbia, Missouri, United States
QS ranking
551 - 560
Acceptance rate
80%
Tuition fee
USD27,612/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Missouri, Columbia is located in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Its most popular subjects include Minority and Ethnic Studies, Business, Health Service Preparatory Studies, Journalism and Psychology. This is a large university, with approximately 30,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
95%
5%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Saudi Arabia

  5. 5.

    Iran

Student gender

In this university

43%
57%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.4 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 1.7 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://missouri.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

6,314

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Minority and Ethnic Studies

  2. 2.

    Business

  3. 3.

    Health Service Preparatory Studies

  4. 4.

    Journalism

  5. 5.

    Psychology

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

4

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

1,262acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

24

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Career

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

20

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

5

Football / Track fields

6

Basketball courts

5

Squash courts

4

Badminton courts

5

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

4

Number of dormitories

23

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
7,718
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
62 - 72%
Temperature
-6°
13°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
63 - 72%
Temperature
7°
29°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
70 - 72%
Temperature
14°
31°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
68 - 74%
Temperature
-4°
20°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Distance between airport and university

178 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
4 - 4.5 hours
Cost
USD 79 - 106

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

2,261 : 1
2,261 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,293 : 1
1,293 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

150

Average numbers of services

7