University of Missouri

Columbia, MO

Missouri's flagship public university in Columbia, home to one of the oldest and most respected journalism schools in the country, alongside strong agriculture and engineering programs. SEC football (Homecoming was actually invented at Mizzou) and a sizable Greek scene anchor a classic Midwestern college-town social life.

78%

Acceptance rate

1090–1320

SAT range

23–29

ACT range

24,000

Undergrads

$11,592/yr

In-state tuition

$28,024/yr

Out-of-state tuition

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