University of Missouri-Columbia Graduate School

University of Missouri-Columbia (referred to as Mizzou) is a Public, 4 years school located in Columbia, MO.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Mizzou is $13,029 for Missouri residents and $31,029 for out-of-state students. The school has 7,559 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 31,304 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

University of Missouri-Columbia (referred to as Mizzou) is a Public, 4 years school located in Columbia, MO.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Mizzou Directory Information
School NameUniversity of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou)
Address105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Phone573-882-2121
Webhttps://missouri.edu
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.missouri.edu/apply
Financial Infohttps://financialaid.missouri.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Mizzou is $13,029 for Missouri residents and $31,029 for out-of-state students. The school has 7,559 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 31,304 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 325 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 100 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$31,029
$13,029 for Missouri Residents
Student Population7,559
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs325 graduate programs
(100 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Mizzou is $13,029 for Missouri residents and $31,029 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $435 for Missouri residents and $1,192 for out-of-state students.
Mizzou offers the alternative tuition plans.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Missouri Residents$13,029
Out-of-State$31,029
Tuition per Credit Hour
Missouri Residents$435
Out-of-State$1,192
Mizzou offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)100 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of University of Missouri-Columbia is $13,029 for Missouri residents and $31,029 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.60% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$8,822$1,195$24,156$1,195
2019-2020$9,264$1,214$25,363$1,214
2020-2021$9,478$1,247$25,946$1,247
2021-2022$9,950$1,305$27,245$1,305
2022-2023$10,447$1,347$28,605$1,347
2023-2024$12,000$1,029$30,000$1,029
The graduate school tuition & fees of Mizzou is expensive compared to public graduate schools in Missouri. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Missouri graduate tuition is $17,796 (public) / $14,617 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
University of Missouri-Columbia$13,029$31,029
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Missouri Graduate Schools$12,632$15,696
Public$10,049$17,796
Private$14,617
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,192 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Mizzou.
On-campus living costs are increased by 5.86% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,192. Off-campus living costs are increased by 5.86% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,786$4,776$10,786$4,776
2019-2020$10,508$4,952$10,508$4,952
2020-2021$10,668$5,288$10,120$5,288
2021-2022$10,796$5,350$10,120$5,350
2022-2023$10,890$5,350$10,890$5,350
2023-2024$13,550$3,642$13,550$3,642
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $481 for Missouri residents and $1,235 for other students at University of Missouri-Columbia. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.61% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$368$1,007
2019-2020$386$1,057
2020-2021$395$1,081
2021-2022$415$1,135
2022-2023$435$1,192
2023-2024$481$1,235
The law school tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia is $24,259 for Missouri residents and $30,259 for out-of-state students for academic year 2022-2023. For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $42,458 for Missouri residents and $82,947 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the tuition & fees for law school and medical school at Mizzou.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at University of Missouri-Columbia
Missouri ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Medicine$39,067$3,391$79,556$3,391
Veterinary Medicine$29,194$5,473$70,349$5,473
Law$22,818$1,441$28,818$1,441

Graduate Programs at Mizzou

University of Missouri-Columbia offers 207 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,885 students have completed their study at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Offered Degrees at University of Missouri-Columbia
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree79291,568
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship603329
Doctor's degree - other61462
Post Bachelor's Degree5735450
Post Master's Degree5476
Total207722,885
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at University of Missouri-Columbia by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Accounting program with 102 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Accounting program with 169 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Veterinary Medicine program with 116 completers.
University of Missouri-Columbia offers 207 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 2,885 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,568 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 462 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 450 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 76 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 37 completers-
Agricultural Economics5-
Animal Sciences14-
Food Science4-
Plant Sciences7-
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences7-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] (1 completers) 24 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation24-
Communication and Journalism [+] 46 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1-
Journalism45$45,900
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 117 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences22-
Computer and Information Sciences (other)95-
Education [+] (3 completers) 334 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction107$39,700
Educational Leadership and Administration22$48,600
Special Education and Teaching43-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services151$42,900
Agricultural Teacher Education11-
Engineering [+] (5 completers) 45 completers-
Engineering5-
Chemical Engineering2-
Civil Engineering16-
Computer Engineering1-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4-
Mechanical Engineering7-
Industrial Engineering2-
Biological/Biosystems Engineering8-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 7 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures2-
Russian Language and Literature1-
German Language and Literature2-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 13 completers-
Housing and Human Environments--
Human Development and Family Studies13$34,300
Legal Studies [+] (1 completers) 7 completers-
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence1-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)6-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
English Language and Literature5-
Library Science [+] (1 completers) 119 completers-
Library and Information Science119-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences1-
Biomedical Sciences--
Biochemistry--
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology--
Physiology--
Pathology/Experimental Pathology1-
Neuroscience1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 16 completers-
Mathematics6-
Applied Mathematics4-
Statistics6-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 38 completers-
Human Computer Interaction38-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 4 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness4-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 2 completers-
Philosophy2-
Physical Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Chemistry1-
Geology/Earth Science8-
Physics--
Psychology [+] 17 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)12-
Applied Behavior Analysis5-
Human Services [+] (1 completers) 87 completers-
Public Administration87$48,700
Social Sciences [+] (2 completers) 45 completers-
Anthropology2-
Archeology2-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics34-
Geography5-
National Security Policy Studies--
Political Science and Government--
Sociology2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 22 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts--
Art/Art Studies4-
Music18-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (5 completers) 301 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist24-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management42$63,400
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician3-
Medical Scientist5-
Clinical/Medical Social Work97-
Public Health67$45,700
Medical Informatics21-
Dietetics/Dietitian9-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse27$88,600
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing6-
Business [+] (5 completers) 236 completers$76,500
Business/Commerce39$76,500
Accounting169$54,900
Accounting and Finance13-
Finance4-
Financial Planning and Services8-
Fashion Merchandising3-
History [+] 34 completers-
History34-
Total1,568
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 27 completers-
Agricultural Economics1-
Animal Sciences3-
Food Science7-
Plant Sciences6-
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences3-
Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology7-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 9 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation9-
Communication and Journalism [+] 15 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric6-
Journalism9-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 17 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences17-
Education [+] (1 completers) 77 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction3-
Educational Leadership and Administration11$76,100
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)41-
Special Education and Teaching4-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services15-
Agricultural Teacher Education3-
Engineering [+] 35 completers-
Chemical Engineering2-
Civil Engineering10-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering9-
Mechanical Engineering4-
Nuclear Engineering1-
Industrial Engineering5-
Biological/Biosystems Engineering4-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 3 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures3-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics--
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences6-
English Language and Literature [+] 9 completers-
English Language and Literature9-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 30 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences12-
Biomedical Sciences--
Biochemistry6-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology7-
Genetics--
Physiology--
Exercise Physiology2-
Pharmacology1-
Molecular Medicine--
Neuroscience2-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 7 completers-
Mathematics2-
Statistics5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Human Computer Interaction1-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
Physical Sciences [+] 27 completers-
Chemistry16-
Geology/Earth Science4-
Physics7-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Research and Experimental Psychology (other)8-
Human Services [+] 7 completers-
Public Administration5-
Social Work2-
Social Sciences [+] 25 completers-
Anthropology4-
Archeology1-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics4-
Political Science and Government6-
Sociology10-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2-
Music Pedagogy2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Rehabilitation Science--
Medical Informatics4-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse12$95,000
Business [+] 4 completers-
Business/Commerce1-
Accounting3-
History [+] 1 completers-
History1-
Total329
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 116 completers-
Veterinary Medicine116-
Legal Studies [+] 92 completers-
Law92-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 254 completers-
Medicine109-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist45-
Physical Therapy/Therapist58-
Nursing Practice42-
Total462
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] (1 completers) 3 completers-
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences3-
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 5 completers-
Journalism5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 17 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences (other)17-
Education [+] --
Educational Leadership and Administration--
Engineering [+] (2 completers) 3 completers-
Civil Engineering1-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering2-
Mechanical Engineering--
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) --
Human Development and Family Studies--
Legal Studies [+] 18 completers-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)18-
English Language and Literature [+] (1 completers) 8 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] --
Neuroscience--
Mathematics and Statistics [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Statistics6-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 20 completers-
Human Computer Interaction20-
Human Services [+] (2 completers) 23 completers-
Public Administration18-
Social Work5-
Social Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Geography5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (3 completers) 59 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
Public Health45-
Medical Informatics6-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse7-
Business [+] 123 completers-
Business/Commerce14-
Accounting102-
Finance5-
Financial Planning and Services2-
Total450
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] (3 completers) 55 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction8-
Educational Leadership and Administration23-
Special Education and Teaching1-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services23-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 21 completers-
Human Computer Interaction21-
Total76

Graduate Student Population at Mizzou

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 7,559 students enrolled into University of Missouri-Columbia graduate schools where it has total 31,304 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 4,260 full-time and 3,299 part-time graduate students. By gender, 2,902 male and 4,657 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,5592,9024,657
Full-time4,2601,7642,496
Part-tme3,2991,1382,161
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 5,097 White (67.43%), 416 Black/African American (5.50%), 341 Hispanic (4.51%), 232 Asian (3.07%), and 1,473 students with other races. 1,101 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,5592,9024,657
American Indian/Native American25916
Asian23295137
Black/African American416148268
Hispanic341140201
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander211
White5,0971,7623,335
Two More19065125
Un-Known1558174
Non-resident Alien1,101601500
University of Missouri-Columbia offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 2,756 graduate students (36.46% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,071 graduate students (14.17% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total7,559
Enrolled Online Exclusively2,756
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,071
Not in Online Courses3,732
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at University of Missouri-Columbia. 2,201 students are aged 20 to 24 (29.12% of total students), 2 students are aged below 20 (0.03%), 307 students are aged above 50 (4.06%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total7,5592,9024,657
Age 18-19211
Age 20-2115233119
Age 22-242,0497481,301
Age 25-292,3049351,369
Age 30-341,205538667
Age 35-39754287467
Age 40-49786256530
Age 50-6428393190
Over 64241113

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