University of Missouri
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1130 | 1350 |
| 2018 | 1130 | 1350 |
| 2019 | 1020 | 1290 |
| 2020 | 1150 | 1330 |
| 2021 | 1150 | 1330 |
| 2022 | 1150 | 1330 |
| 2023 | 1150 | 1330 |
| 2024 | 1150 | 1330 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Journalism purists
if you want to write, report, broadcast, and edit from day one, Mizzou is your Mecca.
Kind collaborators
if you value team spirit, empathy, and real friendships, the culture here nurtures you.
Midwest grounded achievers
if you want a solid launchpad without coastal stress, this school supports real growth.
Hands-on learners
if you prefer to build, teach, care, or grow rather than just read, Mizzou walks with you.
Value-conscious students
if cost, community, and career all matter, this school offers quiet power.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Elite brand seekers
while respected, Mizzou isn’t globally high-ranked in most fields outside journalism.
Urban-energy lovers
Columbia is cozy, not cosmopolitan.
Hyper-competitive types
the pace here is focused but not cutthroat.
STEM-theory maximalists
engineering and science are strong, but not deeply abstract or theoretical.
Social isolationists
this is a connected, people-first place; you’ll be seen and known.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
50-75°F (10-24°C)
Mild with showers
summer
75-95°F (24-35°C)
Hot and humid
fall
45-75°F (7-24°C)
Crisp with foliage
winter
25-45°F (-4 to 7°C)
Cold with occasional snow
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters
☀️Average 205 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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📚 Popular Majors
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Nearby Areas
Shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues
Mixed-use dining and retail area