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Campus & Student Life at University of Missouri - Columbia

Home to about 23,383 undergraduates in 2020, Mizzou is a very large, public university located in Columbia, Missouri. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Mizzou offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Mizzou can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Mizzou Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Mizzou Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Mizzou. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Mizzou Disability Services.

Mizzou for the Military

While not a "service academy", Mizzou does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Mizzou Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Mizzou for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Missouri - Columbia

Mizzou offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Missouri - Columbia

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Missouri - Columbia

Mizzou has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 23,383 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 21,344 (91.3%). Part-time attendance was 2,039 (8.7%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
21,3442,03923,383

University of Missouri - Columbia is Ranked #619 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Mizzou receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Mizzou #619 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at University of Missouri - Columbia

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Mizzou by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Mizzou Diversity Guide.

University of Missouri - Columbia Competes in the NCAA

Mizzou has a total of 556 student athletes, 347 men and 209 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$61,250,896
Total Expenses (all teams)$61,250,896
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Missouri - Columbia Athletics

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