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Student-Faculty Ratio 19:1
Full-Time Student Population 26,553
Part-Time Student Population 4,684
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,297
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 890
Total FT Faculty 3,081
Faculty with Terminal Degree 93%
Average Faculty Salary $74,783
Full-Time Retention Rate 84%
Part-Time Retention Rate 51%
Graduation Rate 69%
Programs/Majors Offered 109
Average Course Load 15 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 47%
  • 20 to 49 students: 38%
  • 50 or more students: 15%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Study, study, study! Mizzou's reputation is that of a party school, but the academics side is very difficult. The workload varies by professor, but be prepared to study long hours and spend lots of time on homework. For the most part, the professors are knowledgeable and helpful. Professors have designated office hours, but they will make exceptions for students who cannot attend them. They are always willing to talk to students about grades and classes. The workload can sometimes be overwhelming, but one thing to remember is to keep a cool head about it and take one thing at a time.

The weakness of the academics is that there are classes that hold almost 300 students. This makes it a little impersonal, but professors are really good about talking to students one on one if need be. Advisers are useful tools during students' four years at school. They are very helpful when it comes to finding classes and working out the perfect schedule. With a little information about you, they can suggest classes that you might want to take. At the end of every semester, students need to make an appointment to see an adviser, so that they can get their schedules for the following semester all worked out.

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kamlera

Engineering '14

4.6
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Interested in Student Learning

Many professors are extremely interested in pushing students and giving quality classroom instruction. The university has up-to-date technology that allows for twenty-first century classroom experiences. Very easy to register and the advisors are super knowledgeable and helpful!

Apr 11, 2012

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AmandaJoe

Social Work and Youth Services '13

4.6
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Social Work Major

As a newly social work student I have been able to really explore the program. I have over 500 different options that I can go into with this major and the program is very open and relaxing. The workload is just right. It is not overbearing, probably because I love doing the work I am assigned. All of my professors are AMAZING. I have not met one professor in this field that has not been helpful and nice. The curriculum is interesting. Everything I learn about in the social work field teaches me a lot about life in general and the peopel that I will most likely encounter at one point or another. Everything has been very helpful so far. The facilities for my program are fairly nice. Some of the facilities are a little outdated in my opinion but they serve their purpose. Internship and job opportunities are easier to find than for most programs. I feel as if this is because there will always be jobs available to work with people and with a program that offers 500 different jobs when you are done, I'm not really limited.

Feb 22, 2012

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ecj7t8

Communications '13

4.2
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Academics at Mizzou

The academics at out school have a broad range of classes to choose from. The only hard part is registering classes fill up quick!

Feb 15, 2012

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User rating for University of Missouri - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 57 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): Yes
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 6 or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
  • College of Arts and Science
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Human Environmental Sciences
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • School of Health Professions
  • School of Journalism
  • School of Law
  • School of Medicine
  • Sinclair School of Nursing
  • Trulaske College of Business
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Accounting: 2%
  • Business/Commerce, General: 6%
  • Curriculum and Instruction: 3%
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 6%
Graduation Requirements
  • Capstone
  • English (including composition)
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
  • Social Science
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Other Academic Offerings
  • Accelerated program
  • Cooperative education program
  • Cross-registration
  • Double major
  • Dual enrollment
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Exchange student program (domestic)
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Student-designed major
Best Places to Study
  • Bookstore
  • Francis Quadrangle
  • Memorial Student Union

Online Courses

Online courses are great if you are a diligent student and will do your work. Mizzou offers a lot of different classes through their Center for Distance and Independent Study.

Did You Know?
  • The first graduates of Mizzou were cousins Robert L. Todd and Robert B. Todd. The Missouri legislature didn't authorize the University to hand out diplomas at the time of their graduation in 1843, so they didn't receive them until 1845.
  • Legend has it that if you talk between the Chinese lion statues at the entrance of Francis Quadrangle, you will fail your next exam.
  • On the Sunday before finals each semester, the faculty and staff serve drowsy students a midnight breakfast.
  • Pickard Hall, located on the Francis Quadrangle, has a large assortment of plaster casts of famous statues. While the building is rarely visited by students (some estimate the total attendance at around 80 a day), it is used to teach art history students.
  • Sanborn Field is one of the nation's oldest continuing research projects. The field that studies erosion and crop development has been cultivated continuously since 1888.
  • The School of Journalism is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country.
  • The School of Journalism was the first institution created for the study of journalism. It was founded by Walter Williams in 1908.

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