University of Missouri Columbia
Founded 1839
President Mun Choi (President)
Fees USD 11,731
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Missouri Columbia (Mizzou) is a public research university founded in 1839 in Columbia — the first public university established west of the Mississippi River. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the SEC, Mizzou enrolls 30,000 students. The Missouri School of Journalism, founded in 1908, is the oldest journalism school in the world and remains one of the most respected. Mizzou is also known for veterinary medicine, law, and agriculture.
Schools and Colleges
- Missouri School of Journalism — Oldest journalism school in the world (1908); top-3 nationally; home of the Columbia Missourian
- School of Law — Top-50 US law school; strong agricultural and business law
- College of Veterinary Medicine — Top-10 US vet school; only vet school in Missouri
- Trulaske College of Business — AACSB-accredited; strong finance and entrepreneurship
- School of Medicine — MD program serving Central Missouri communities
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~79% | In-State Tuition: ~$11,731
Key Deadlines
- Priority: November 1 | Regular: May 1 (rolling)