Academic Life at University of Missouri-Columbia

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Missouri-Columbia, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at University of Missouri-Columbia is about average at 17 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. University of Missouri-Columbia employs 77% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at University of Missouri-Columbia can choose from 119 majors with reported graduates spanning 26 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Missouri-Columbia are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of Missouri-Columbia, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Missouri-Columbia:

• Need flexibility? Check whether University of Missouri-Columbia offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 12,822 undergraduates study at least partly online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (93% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of University of Missouri-Columbia.

Dig Deeper into Academics into University of Missouri-Columbia

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at University of Missouri-Columbia — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of Missouri-Columbia — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at University of Missouri-Columbia — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at University of Missouri-Columbia — regional and program accreditation status