2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$18,249

Net Price

77%

Admitted

32%

Enrolled

72%

Graduation Rate

18/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Missouri-Columbia

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 31,401. In 2021, there were 386 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #4 in Missouri and ranks #160 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Certificate, Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor

Psychology Graduates

386

Total Enrollment

31,401

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for University of Missouri-Columbia

Let’s be honest. There is no broad-based ranking system that is gong to find the exact right psychology program for you. Use our rankings and more importantly, the underlying data to help uncover a list of psychology programs that might be right for you. Once you narrow down a list of school to consider, the real work begins. In our view, it is best to visit the campus, talk to current students and alumni, interview professors and get a good sense of the school, its administration and philosophy to find the right psychology program for you.

#4

Missouri Rank

Combining ranking factors for 39 schools that offer psychology degrees in Missouri, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #4.

#160

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #160.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Missouri-Columbia offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Medical Psychology at the certificate level. At the bachelor level, the university offers General Psychology and Social Work. At the postgraduate certificate level General Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Medical Social Work and Research Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Research Psychology and Social Work are offered.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021CERTBSPG CERTMAPhD
Counseling and Applied Psychology26
General Psychology22923
Medical Psychology2
Medical Social Work81
Research Psychology911
Social Work2322
Total Graduates4252259613
US Department of Education

Psychology Program Accreditation(s)

  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Counseling Psychology (COPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs
  • School Psychology (SCPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 19,966 students applied to the University of Missouri-Columbia. The university admitted 77% and 32% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Missouri universities is 4,597. On average, all Missouri institutions admit 72% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Missouri-Columbia students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 88%. Compared to all Missouri four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Missouri-Columbia is 72%, compared to 54% for all Missouri universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare Mizzou to Missouri Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Missouri-Columbia to the average of all Missouri four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

Mizzou

19,966

Applicants

77%

Percent Admitted

32%

Percent Enrolled

88%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

72%

Graduation Rate

MO Colleges

4,597

Applicants

72%

Percent Admitted

29%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 2,168 or 74% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 759 or 26% part-time faculty members employed at University of Missouri-Columbia. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,919 or 66%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

Mizzou

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

74%

Percent Full-Time

26%

Percent Part-Time

66%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MO Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

54%

Percent Full-Time

46%

Percent Part-Time

51%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Missouri-Columbia the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $10,017, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,032.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,950 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,305.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Missouri-Columbia in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Missouri-Columbia2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,796
On-Campus Living Expenses$5,350
Total Living Expenses$16,146
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$10,017
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,032
Total Undergraduate Expenses$27,195
In-State, Graduate Tuition$9,950
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,305
Total Graduate Expenses$11,255
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Missouri-Columbia is $18,249. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Missouri-Columbia presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$11,005$13,482
$30,001 – $48,000$11,386$12,992
$48,001 – $75,000$13,715$14,056
$75,001 – $110,000$19,956$19,568
$110,001 and more$22,791$23,533
US Department of Education

Compare University of Missouri-Columbia to all Missouri universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

Mizzou

$27,195

Cost to Attend

$10,836

Average Financial Aid

91%

Percent Receiving Aid

$18,249

Net Price

MO Colleges

$34,004

Cost to Attend

$14,433

Average Financial Aid

97%

Percent Receiving Aid

$18,086

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,769 or 91%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 17,239 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,836.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid17,239$10,836
Pell Grants4,845$4,657
Federal Student Loans8,053$6,241
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Missouri-Columbia to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

Mizzou

17,239

Grant or Scholarship Aid

57%

Grants or Scholarships

4,845

Number of Pell Grants

16%

Pell Grants

8,053

Federal Student Loans

27%

Federal Student Loans

MO Colleges

3,322

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

1,371

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

1,909

Federal Student Loans

29%

Federal Student Loans

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