Columbia, Missouri
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The University of Missouri (Mizzou or MU) is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri, United States. It is Missouri's largest university and the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System. Founded in 1839, MU was the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1908 and is classified among "R1:…
National rank
Ranked #78 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National Universities
Ranked #102 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #126 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #257 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $32,272
105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, Missouri, 65211
Visit University SiteRoom & Board: $13,550
Books & Supplies: $950
Receive Aid: 90%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,734
Pell Grant Recipients: 19%
Total CoA (on-campus): $52,480
Room & Board: $13,550
Books & Supplies: $950
Receive Aid: 90%
Avg Grant Aid: $11,734
Pell Grant Recipients: 19%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1150–1330
SAT ERW: 580–670
SAT Math: 570–660
ACT Composite: 23–29