by our College Data Analytics TeamAssess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at University of Missouri-Columbia, located in Columbia, MO.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Less Selective (70-85%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 78% |
| Application Fee | $55 (may be waived) |
University of Missouri-Columbia had 24,490 total applications. Of those, 19,218 received admission offers, and 5,953 chose to enroll.
| Applicant Total | 24,490 |
| Accepted | 19,218 |
| Enrolled | 5,953 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 5,917 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 36 |
The acceptance rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is 78.5%. This makes the school highly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at University of Missouri-Columbia: the female acceptance rate is 80% compared to 76% for men.
The enrollment percentage for University of Missouri-Columbia is 31%. This indicates that 31% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 30% versus 33% for male admits.
The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 10,422 | 14,037 |
| Admitted | 7,933 | 11,271 |
| Enrolled | 2,610 | 3,341 |
Approximately 10% of students accepted to Mizzou reported SAT scores (580 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 670. SAT Math scores ranged from 570 and 660.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 580 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 660 |
| Combined Total | 1150 | 1330 |
Mizzou saw ACT scores submitted by 66% of accepted students (3,583 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 23 and 30.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 23 | 30 |
| English | 22 | 30 |
| Math | 22 | 28 |
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