Top 3 Unique Facts

  • Combines the prestige and academic rigor of a top AAU research university with an iconic campus steeped in beloved traditions.
  • Consistently delivers internationally known research breakthroughs that span medicine, agriculture, engineering, humanities and the social sciences.
  • Top-rated innovative educational programs that prioritize truly experiential learning known as the Missouri Method.
Mizzou campus featuring the iconic columns and Jesse Hall in the background
University of Missouri-Columbia

By the Numbers

1839

Year Founded

3,249

Faculty Members

16,433

Staff Members

32,105

Enrolled Students

11,747

Degrees Awarded

16

Competitive Sports

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School Logo

Mizzou's mascot, Truman the Tiger

Mascot

Truman the Tiger

Mizzou Athletics tiger head logo

Athletics Logo

Nickname: Missouri Tigers

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  • Founded: 1839
  • Mascot: Bengal Tiger
  • Colors: Black and Gold
  • Nickname(s): MU, Mizzou
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Leadership

Mun Y. Choi, Ph.D.
President, University of Missouri

Schools and Colleges

  • College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources (CAFNR)

  • College of Arts & Science (A&S)

  • College of Education and Human Development

  • College of Engineering

  • College of Health Sciences

  • College of Veterinary Medicine

  • Graduate School

  • Honors College

  • Missouri School of Journalism

  • School of Law

  • School of Medicine

  • Sinclair School of Nursing

  • Trulaske College of Business

Resources

| | | Mizzou Factsheet (Printable PDF)

By the Numbers reflects data for Fall 2024 & 2025; degrees awarded Fiscal Year 2025.