Columbia is a city in Missouri and it is the county seat of Boone county. Its population is 141,645. There are 3 colleges near Columbia, Missouri - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Columbia. All schools provide both undergraduate and graduate programs.
A total of 33,597 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $26,874 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 78.47% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,230.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-System Office In Columbia |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| University of Missouri-Columbia In Columbia |
Public four-years |
$36,056 ($14,837) | $32,581 ($13,681) | 31,543 | 17 to 1 |
| Lincoln University 27.9 miles from Columbia |
Public four-years |
$17,692 ($9,796) | $13,236 ($7,782) | 2,054 | 11 to 1 |
