Columbia, MO · Public university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $11,981 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $31,970 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,890 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $28,417 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $19,979 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $8,438 less than the sticker price — about 30% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (131), Football (122), Baseball (49), Wrestling (40), Swimming & Diving (31), Basketball (18), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (119), Swimming & Diving (34), Soccer (30), Softball (25), Gymnastics (22), Volleyball (22), Basketball (16), Tennis (9), Golf (7) |
| Softball conference | SEC |
| Head softball coach | Larissa Anderson |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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