It’s an exciting time for you and your family. Choosing where your student will start their higher-education journey is a unique opportunity to set them on the path towards major success.
No matter what point you’re at in your college search, we’re here to help your family navigate the application process and the transition to college life.
Discover why so many students and their families choose Mizzou.
Experience Mizzou firsthand
Our students say their first campus visit was the moment they fell in love with Mizzou. With a world of academic opportunity nestled into a 1,200-acre botanic garden, it’s easy to understand why. Schedule a tour with your family and see for yourself.
Help your student navigate costs, scholarships and all the available financial aid options for paying for college, including establishing Missouri residency for even more savings during their sophomore, junior and senior years.
Mizzou’s student services and supportive staff are here to ensure your child thrives as an individual as well as a student. We offer resources to help keep students happy, healthy and successful — on campus and beyond.
95% of Mizzou graduates report successful career outcomes within only six months of graduation.
Is Your Tiger Admitted?
University policy requires first-time college students to live in university housing. Make sure your tiger is prepared for life on campus with this handy guide!
31,000+
ambitious students from 100+ countries and all 50 states
436
top-ranked Bright Flight Scholars
26
average ACT score
Simplify your family’s college decision. Download our free guide to better understand the application process and get to know Mizzou.
MU retains above 91% of its students for their sophomore year. That’s higher than both the national (79%) and state averages (73%) for four-year public institutions.
Because every student is different, Mizzou offers both traditional and test-optional application processes.
Mizzou’s Student Success Center provides academic resources like advising, writing help, and career guidance for all students.
Students who live in residence halls achieve greater academic success than those living off campus. Plus, they can easily get involved in clubs and student organizations and make lifelong friends along the way.
We’re located in the heart of one of America’s best college towns — Columbia, Missouri. Your Tiger will enjoy all the shopping, restaurants and entertainment that the city has to offer.
When your student chooses Mizzou, you become a Tiger, too! Mizzou Families is the place for you to stay informed on campus news, family events and connect with other Mizzou parents.
Cutting-edge research, rigorous academics and hands-on learning puts the world at their fingertips. Where will Mizzou take your student?
Download the 2023 Mizzou Class Profile to learn more about the makeup of our freshman class. Find a screen reader compatible version here.