University of Missouri-Columbia

Getting in is the hard part. University of Missouri-Columbia admitted 78.5% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 1150–1330 on the SAT and 23–30 on the ACT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what University of Missouri-Columbia actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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I think that’s what is so unique about Mizzou. You could sit in a lecture course and memorize information or you could go out and do it, and that has made all the difference for me.

With 300+ degree programs, Mizzou gives you the flexibility to forge your own academic path across 13 schools and colleges.

• 13 Schools and CollegesCollege of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR), College of Arts and
• 300+ Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate, Online, Continuing Education
• Professional Schools on One CampusMedical, Law, Veterinary, Agriculture, Engineering

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• Testingoptional (2027 cycle)

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The current prompts, straight from the application. These change year to year, so most guides you will find are a cycle behind.

• Because you are interested in the Honors College, we already assume you are bright, hard-working and determined. What's another trait you have that we wouldn't know just by reading your resume?

  Up to 750 words

• Tell us about an activity, either school-related or not school-related, that you spend a lot of time on. Why do you spend your time doing this activity and how has it shaped you?

  Up to 750 words

Every prompt, with how to approach each →

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The sticker price is about $31,713, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $20,268.

At Mizzou, we provide students the support they need to thrive by making education affordable, with 80% of enrolled undergraduates receiving grants or scholarships.

Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $63,403.

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“Imagine yourself in a sea of black and gold with thousands of other Mizzou fans chanting 'M-I-Z!' The roar at Memorial Stadium reaches a fever pitch as our Tigers score another touchdown. A cannon fir”

With housing located all over campus, everything you’re looking for is just steps away, from dining options to a state-of-the-art recreation center.

Is University of Missouri-Columbia test-optional?

For the 2027 application cycle, standardized testing at University of Missouri-Columbia is optional.

How hard is it to get into University of Missouri-Columbia?

Very hard. University of Missouri-Columbia admits 78.5% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 1150 to 1330 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.

How much does University of Missouri-Columbia cost?

The list price is about $31,713, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $20,268.

Is University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?

Graduates earn a median of $63,403 ten years after enrolling, and 76% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.