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University of Missouri-Columbia Computer Science Programs

University of Missouri-Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, MO. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

University of Missouri-Columbia Rankings

University of Missouri-Columbia is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 15	State — Missouri
Overall Quality	#3 of 66	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#52 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is University of Missouri-Columbia?

Contact details for University of Missouri-Columbia are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Phone:	5738822121
Website:	missouri.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.missouri.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.missouri.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Missouri-Columbia?

You can apply to University of Missouri-Columbia online at: https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/

University of Missouri-Columbia is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Missouri-Columbia

These are the things University of Missouri-Columbia requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Missouri-Columbia?

University of Missouri-Columbia has an acceptance rate of 78%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 31% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Missouri-Columbia, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 580 and 670. Math scores were between 570 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1150 to 1330. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Missouri-Columbia ranged between 23 and 30.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Missouri-Columbia vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	10,422	7,933	76%
Women	14,037	11,271	80%

Can I Afford University of Missouri-Columbia?

The average net price after aid at University of Missouri-Columbia is $19,889. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$13,658
In-State Fees	$1,179
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,877
Out-of-State Fees	$1,179
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,837
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,056

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at University of Missouri-Columbia receive some form of financial aid (5,097 students).

Approximately 79% of students at University of Missouri-Columbia receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,965 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,398.

Student Loan Debt

35% of University of Missouri-Columbia undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,243 per year.

University of Missouri-Columbia Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,717 students enrolled at University of Missouri-Columbia. University of Missouri-Columbia is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 23,118 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Missouri-Columbia undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	624
Black or African American	1,109
Hispanic	1,433
White	18,263
American Indian/Alaska Native	46
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	23
Two or More Races	1,040
Non-Resident	277

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Missouri	3,896
Illinois	1,215
Texas	149
Kansas	128
California	58

Additionally, approximately 1.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate Student Diversity

7,400 of University of Missouri-Columbia’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Missouri-Columbia graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	281
Black or African American	436
Hispanic	347
White	4,773
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Two or More Races	192
Non-Resident	1,184

Online Learning at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

11,636 undergraduate students at University of Missouri-Columbia took at least one online class — of those, 1,186 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 936 students took at least one online class and 2,371 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Missouri-Columbia

These computer science programs are offered at University of Missouri-Columbia, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	216	106	7	524
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	—	—	59
Computer Software and Media Applications	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Missouri-Columbia has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.