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Colleges / University of Missouri

University of Missouri

Columbia, MO 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%

University of Missouri Student Life

University of Missouri Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Missouri has the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity (Academic). In fact, more students participate in the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity (Academic) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Missouri include Pre-Medical Society (Academic), Alpha Phi Omega (Service), Mizzou Global Medical Training (Service) and UM Investment Group (Academic).

University of Missouri students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Midnight BBQ and International Welcome Party.

University of Missouri Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Missouri.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 28%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 6,392
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Missouri offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Missouri students live off campus. In 2023, 28% of undergrads at University of Missouri lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 72% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Missouri. There are 6,392 spots available in on-campus housing for all 23,778 undergraduates. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Missouri offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Missouri Athletics

At University of Missouri there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Missouri:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading Club Teams Club Teams NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Is University of Missouri Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Missouri is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Missouri campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Missouri offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Missouri

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Missouri, take Interstate 70, Highway 63 to Columbia, MO. If you need to fly, book your flight to Columbia Regional airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Missouri you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Missouri's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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University of Missouri Students

55%

Women

45%

Men

93%

Full Time

7%

Part Time

80%

In State

20%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

79%

6%

5%

5%

3%

1%

1%

0.14%

0.12%

Undergraduate Students

23,778

Graduate Students

7,540

Non-Resident / International Students

233

University of Missouri Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

31,318

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,122

Out-of-State

$34,322

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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