About Us

Established in 1839, the University of Missouri knows what it means to be first. We were the first public university west of the Mississippi River. We are home to the world’s first journalism school. We started the tradition of homecoming. As a flagship, land-grant institution and one of only 65 universities across the U.S. and Canada to be a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, we are a campus where empathy, innovation and hard work combine to solve the world’s grand challenges. Located in Columbia, MO ("one of America's best college towns"), every year we welcome students from all 50 states and 120 countries with about 30,000 total students.

Mizzou is a top 10 university in the country for undergraduate research and home to the oldest Honors College in the nation. Our campus is a registered botanic garden and consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful in the country. We offer 300+ majors, 600+ student organizations, and are one of only six public universities in the nation to have a medical school, law school, and college of veterinary medicine on one campus. The world-renowned Missouri School of Journalism remains an industry leader, offering 30+ emphasis areas and unparalleled real-world experience.

Students from Colorado flock to Mizzou because of the ability to gain Missouri residency as soon as sophomore year, saving families approximately $17,000 per year in tuition. Colorado's Mizzou alumni chapter, the Rocky Mountain Tigers, awards $10,000 in scholarships every year specifically to Colorado students applying to Mizzou. Join us to learn about our nationally ranked academic programs, rich campus traditions, and more about what makes Mizzou affordable. No matter where you are in your college search process, we look forward to showing you why so many students are saying #IChooseMizzou!