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University of Missouri

Columbia, MO

What are your chances of getting into University of Missouri?

The University of Missouri, or Mizzou, is a large public research university in Columbia with a classic flagship feel and a strong professional bent. It is best known for the Missouri School of Journalism, which pioneered the hands-on “Missouri Method,” and it also has respected programs in engineering, agriculture and natural resources, veterinary medicine, business, and health-related fields. The campus is expansive but tightly woven into Columbia, so students get a mix of traditional college-campus life and easy access to downtown restaurants, festivals, and outdoor spaces. With more than 600 clubs, an active Greek scene, and big SEC athletics, student life is lively and social without feeling limited to one type of involvement. Academically, Mizzou tends to reward students who want practical experience, public-facing opportunities, and a broad set of majors within a major university environment. It suits students who like a balanced combination of school spirit, professional preparation, and a mid-sized college town setting.

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University of Missouri

Less selective

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Admission rate
1150–1330
SAT
23–30
ACT
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University of Missouri

Admit rate 78% · SAT 1150–1330

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Strengths

  • Strong, nationally recognized journalism school with extensive hands-on training
  • Wide range of respected professional and research programs across a major flagship university
  • Lively campus culture with many clubs, Greek life, and SEC sports
  • Columbia offers a college-town environment with easy access to downtown and outdoor recreation

Things to weigh

  • Admission is fairly accessible for a flagship, but the large size can make the experience feel less intimate
  • Some of the most sought-after programs may be more selective or structured than the university overall
  • Students who prefer a quiet or low-key social scene may find the campus energy intense
  • Weather and the Midwest location may be a drawback for applicants wanting a warmer climate or a bigger metro area

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How hard is it to get into University of Missouri?+

University of Missouri admits about 78% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score between 1150 and 1330 on the SAT. Enter your GPA and test scores above and this calculator estimates your personal chances in seconds, and tells you whether University of Missouri is a safety, match, or reach for your profile.

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It compares your academic profile to each college's real admitted class. We look at where your GPA and test scores fall within a school's 25th to 75th percentile range, combine that with the school's overall admit rate, and factor in your extracurricular strength, then translate it into a clear percentage and a Safety, Match, or Reach label. Everything recalculates instantly as you add schools or adjust your stats.

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Roughly above 60% is a Safety, you're comfortably ahead of the typical admitted student. Around 30 to 60% is a Match, realistic and worth prioritizing. Below 30% is a Reach, still absolutely worth applying to if it's a dream school. The strongest college lists balance all three, and Counselly helps you build exactly that kind of list.

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