We are happy you are applying to Mizzou! Here you will find more academic choices, opportunities, facilities, and chances to learn from and interact with our innovative and engaging faculty. Mizzou students are members of a supportive and diverse community that provides a unique, customized educational experience.
Applying to Mizzou
Mizzou encourages qualified home-schooled students to apply. Here’s what you need:
- An ACT score of 24 or higher, or an SAT score of 1090 or higher.
- If you don’t have an ACT or SAT score, we also accept a GED, with at least a 500 on each of the subscores.
High School Course Work
You will also need to submit a transcript showing course work taken while home-schooled and meet our core curriculum requirements in the following areas:
- English: Four units, one of which may be in speech or debate; two units emphasizing composition or writing skills
- Mathematics: Four units, algebra 1 or higher
- Science: Three units (not including general science), one of which must be a lab
- Social Studies: Three units
- Foreign Language: Two units of the same language
- Fine Arts: One unit
If you have an ACT score of 30 or higher, you may be eligible for a merit scholarship, along with financial aid. And if you’re looking for even more of an academic challenge, you also can submit an essay for possible admission to our Honors College.
Living and learning
Mizzou is a home away from home for many of our students. We have a variety of residences on our historic campus, which is a short walk from downtown Columbia.
At Mizzou, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our (Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) and Sponsored Learning Communities group students who share the same academic or career interests.
Find out more about living at Mizzou.
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