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University of Missouri - Mizzou

University of Missouri - Mizzou
230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211

Official telephone: (573) 882-2121

Fax number: (573) 882-9907
Website: www.missouri.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Charles,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 573 882-7786
800 225-6075 (in-state and in IL and KS) (toll free)
573 882-7887 (fax)
mu4u@missouri.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: May 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 1%
Application fee: $55
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Admission based on eligibility index of standardized test scores and secondary school class rank.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Dates test scores should be received: May 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 1 required, 1 recommended
Math: 4 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Other: 1 required, 1 recommended
Total: 17 required, 17 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 56%
Average SAT I: 590 verbal, 590 math
Average ACT: 27 English, 25 math, 27 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 29
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 8%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 94%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 21,988
Number of applicants offered admission: 17,180 (78%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 6,191 (36%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 39%
Tuition deposit amount: $150, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $325, refundable until May 15.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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