Verified College DataA Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activityNCAA Division I

University of Missouri-Columbia Main Campus

Columbia, MO, United States

77% admit rate73% graduationpublic

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A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity

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NCAA Division I

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College profile: University of Missouri-Columbia Main Campus

University of Missouri-Columbia Main Campus is a public institution in Columbia, MO. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 4,781 students. The published admit rate is 77%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $40,018 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 73%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.

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