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University of Missouri-Columbia Ranking Badges

Mizzou earned 171 ranking badges in the 2027 College Factual rankings: 8 in the top 1%, 57 in the top 5%, 52 in the top 10% and 54 in the top 15% of the schools in each ranking. Its highest placement is #1 of 633 in Most Popular for Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies, a top 1% award.

Key facts

• Badges earned: 171 (2027 edition)
• In the top 1% / top 5%: 8 / 57
• Highest placement: #1 of 633, a top 1% award
• Fields of study with a badge: 25
• Placements this edition: 570
• Badge cutoff: a top 15% placement in a ranking

Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.

How Many Ranking Badges Has University of Missouri-Columbia Earned?

University of Missouri-Columbia holds 171 ranking badges across 25 fields of study, 65 of them in the top 5% or better; each badge is an award for placing in the top 15% of a ranking. Our rankings are refreshed through the year as new data arrives. The awards below are from the 2027 edition. For every ranking, the check mark shows the top tier achieved. Read about our data sources and methodologies. Want to feature these awards on your college’s site? Administrators can contact us.

Count by Award Level

Award Level	Badges
Top 1%	8
Top 5%	57
Top 10%	52
Top 15%	54
Total	171

What Is University of Missouri-Columbia Known For?

University of Missouri-Columbia is best known for Business, Management & Marketing: 21 of its 141 traditional-student awards are in that field. Its top-ranked majors include Journalism, Ethnic Studies and Health & Physical Education.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Best			✓
Overall Best (The Plains States)			✓
Overall Best (Missouri)			✓
Most Popular			✓
Most Popular (The Plains States)				✓
Most Popular (Missouri)				✓

Agriculture

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Agricultural Economics
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular	✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Agricultural Mechanization
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular	✓
Animal Science
Most Popular	✓
Animal Services
Top Ranked			✓
Horticulture
Top Ranked			✓
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Top Ranked		✓

Architecture/Urban Planning

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Architectural Sciences
Top Ranked	✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Most Popular		✓
Ecology & Systematics Biology
Top Ranked		✓
General Biology
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular	✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Accounting
Top Ranked		✓
Business & Commerce
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular				✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked			✓
Finance & Financial Management
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular	✓
General Sales & Marketing
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Highest Paid Graduates			✓
Hospitality Management
Top Ranked		✓
Insurance
Most Popular	✓
International Business
Top Ranked	✓
Management Sciences & Methods
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Specialized Sales
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓
Taxation
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Journalism
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular				✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓
Most Focused			✓
Radio, TV & Digital Communication
Highest Paid Graduates		✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Computer Information Systems
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Information Technology
Top Ranked			✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Curriculum & Instruction
Most Popular			✓
Educational Administration
Most Popular		✓
Student Counseling
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Biological Engineering
Highest Paid Graduates	✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
General English Literature
Most Popular			✓

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular				✓
Area Studies
Most Popular		✓
Ethnic Studies
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused			✓

Family, Consumer & Human Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Child Development & Family Studies
Top Ranked		✓

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓
Classical Languages & Literature
Most Popular		✓
Germanic Languages
Most Popular		✓
Linguistics & Literature
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked			✓
Allied Health Services
Top Ranked				✓
Dietetics & Nutrition Services
Most Popular			✓
Health Sciences & Services
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Top Ranked	✓
Mental & Social Health Services
Most Popular	✓
Nursing
Top Ranked	✓
Public Health
Most Popular	✓
Rehabilitation Professions
Most Popular			✓

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Top Ranked	✓

Library Science

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓

Mathematics & Statistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Data Analytics.
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Interdisciplinary Studies
Most Popular			✓

Natural Resources & Conservation

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Natural Resources Conservation
Most Popular			✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Health & Physical Education
Top Ranked				✓
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Highest Paid Graduates	✓

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular		✓
Philosophy
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓

Physical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Atmospheric Sciences
Most Popular			✓
Chemistry
Most Popular		✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓
Child Development & Psychology
Top Ranked		✓
Clinical & Counseling Psychology
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular	✓
General Psychology
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular			✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Public Administration
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular		✓
Social Work
Top Ranked		✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Economics
Most Popular		✓
Geography & Cartography
Most Popular	✓
Political Science & Government
Most Popular			✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Design & Applied Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Drama & Theater Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Film, Video & Photographic Arts
Top Ranked		✓
Fine & Studio Arts
Top Ranked	✓
General Visual & Performing Arts
Top Ranked			✓
Most Popular		✓
Music
Top Ranked	✓

How Does University of Missouri-Columbia Rank in Athletics?

In College Factual’s 2027 athletics rankings, University of Missouri-Columbia earned 14 badges across 12 sports, 1 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #37 of 933 in Basketball.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Athletics	✓

Men’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Basketball	✓
Football	✓
Wrestling		✓

Women’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Basketball			✓
Basketball (D1)		✓
Golf	✓
Golf (D1)	✓
Soccer		✓
Soccer (D1)	✓
Softball		✓
Softball (D1)	✓
Volleyball		✓
Volleyball (D1)	✓

How Does University of Missouri-Columbia Rank for Online Students?

In College Factual’s 2027 online-program rankings, University of Missouri-Columbia earned 2 badges across 2 online programs, 1 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #4 of 90 in Most Popular Online for Student Counseling.

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Student Counseling
Most Popular Online			✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
General Psychology
Most Popular Online		✓

How Does University of Missouri-Columbia Rank for Veterans?

In College Factual’s 2027 veterans rankings, University of Missouri-Columbia earned 14 badges, 1 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #190 of 4,939 in Best for Veterans.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best for Veterans			✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
General Biology
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Accounting
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Business & Commerce
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Health Sciences & Services
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Nursing
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
General Psychology
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

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Notes and References

Each ranking here is based primarily on data from the U.S. Department of Education, 2027 edition. University of Missouri-Columbia appears in 570 of the College Factual rankings covered on this page.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.